Braxton hicks

[Kimi89]

I'm 32 weeks and getting braxton hicks a lot! I can get them several times an hour and they last for anything up to 3 minutes or so. I've been getting them for about 4 weeks but they are more frequent now.

Should I be worried? Thank you!

 

[Ab202]

My Braxton Hicks have gotten more regular and a bit stronger the past few weeks (I'm now 36+6). I think it's normal for them to become more noticeable as you progress through the later part of pregnancy, however I'd give your midwife a call if they're as regular as you're describing just to be sure

 

[Kimi89]

Saw the midwife today. She explained some women get them more than others and it's nothing to worry about. She always explained the different between these and a proper contraction �� Feel more reassured now!

 

[Ab202]

That's good then! My midwife tried to tell me that Braxton Hicks don't hurt... a load of rubbish haha! Glad all is ok

 

[Loopylou1980]

In my 1st pregnancy i never experienced Braxton hicks at all, In my 2nd pregnancy i had Braxton hicks regularly from around 30 weeks, The night before i went into Labor i was in hospital & they were so intense i thought that they were contractions, Its really quite normal & nothing to worry about X

 

[kumber]

Sounds very like me lovely, I get them daily and usually every couple of hours a day. Same in my previous pregnancies. Glad you feel more reassured