In general, how much of a concern are contractions at this point? I'm getting heaps of painless but tight stomach contractions tonight. I never had noticeable contractions before active labour with DD so I'm finding the BH quite disconcerting! I'm home alone with DD with DH away for work which I think always makes me more anxious about things than I'd otherwise be, too. I might try give my midwife a call in the morning and see what she thinks.
Post by LadyNymeria on Jun 16, 2016 7:23:54 GMT -5
lpj - When they start up, try changing positions and drinking some water. My first suggestion (based on what is working for me) is to make sure I drink a lot of water each day. My BH seem to be related to being at all dehydrated so if you think you could be, I'd start with trying to drink more water.
BH themselves aren't usually anything to worry about, but if you're having a lot (I think the common cut-off online is 4-5+ an hour) and they don't go away with rest, changing positions, and water then it may be worth giving your dr a call.
lpj my Dr always said if I had more than 5 an hour for more than two hours to come in if drinking water or changing positions didn't help. I have more than 5 a hour just about every hour of the day but that's normal for me. It never hurts to call your midwife to ease your mind and get her input though.
Post by beckyrosen on Jun 16, 2016 11:53:27 GMT -5
lpj as I understand it, you get more Braxton Hicks contractions in subsequent pregnancies. Technically this is my third, but because there was 11 ish years between #1 and 2, my body acted like #2 was the first (so #3 is like the 2nd).
That said, I'm having WAY more BH than I did with the other 2, and I was a little concerned about it too just because they make me so uncomfortable. But, since the other 2 were full term pregnancies my doctor was not concerned that these would turn into preterm labor. I believe that if this were my first pregnancy he would be running tests or something to make sure everything is ok.
But, if you're concerned, talk to your doctor. It doesn't hurt to mention it.
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