I've been having period type pains coupled with back ache for over a week now and it is getting progressively worse. The midwife told me this was Braxton Hick pains which I didn't realise before. Over the last couple of days they have become almost constant which is making me really uncomfortable. I am finding it difficult to sleep because of waking up for a wee every hour and heartburn as well as not being able to find a comfortable position to lie in. Although I seem to wee less during the day, I still don't seem to get comfortable enough to sleep that much.
I don't think I'm in labour but I'm starting to worry how I'm going to cope for the next couple of weeks if this is how things are going to be. I already feel shattered so am worried that labour is going to be that much harder because I don't feel well rested.
Did anyone else experience these pains in the weeks leading up to labour? How was your birth experience because of it? Any suggestions on how to get some sleep/rest?
Thanks.
I don't think I'm in labour but I'm starting to worry how I'm going to cope for the next couple of weeks if this is how things are going to be. I already feel shattered so am worried that labour is going to be that much harder because I don't feel well rested.
Did anyone else experience these pains in the weeks leading up to labour? How was your birth experience because of it? Any suggestions on how to get some sleep/rest?
Thanks.