Do Braxton Hicks mean an early labour?

[Ilovebean]

Hi All

I'm 32 weeks and have been experiencing Braxton Hicks for about a week now. I get a strong like period cramp first thing in the morning, then about an hour later when I'm walking to work then a few hours later, just after I've eaten breakfast.

My mum has told me to pack my hospital bag now (I have hardly anything I need for it) as she's saying this is my body showing me I'm going to be in labour very soon. Shes guessing I only have a few more weeks left. Im not due until the 5th of July.

Can anyone advise, I don't want to go into labour just yet. Baby isn't fully cooked.

[Ilovebean]

Sorry, double post

[ThisBitchIsResting]

Not necessarily, I had BH from around 32 weeks. Just try to take it easy though! I found they got stronger / more frequent if I was stressed with work or rushing around at home.

[thereisnoeleventeen]

I had them dreadfully the last two pregnancies and was a week or so late each time. This time I'm ignoring the DD and will anticipate things happening the following week!

[neddle]

I don't think so. I'm getting them now at 25 weeks and I expect to get to at least 41 weeks like my others.
They are practice contractions and I think you notice them more, and earlier, with subsequent pregnancies.

[pasbeaucoupdegendarme]

I had them from really quite early on (30 weeks ish). I went 12 days over in the end

[kinsorange]

I dont think so. I was on time with mine, and had Braxton Hicks aplenty.

[hartmel]

Had Braxton hicks from week 28 and DS arrived at week 40+5.. And i guess he would of stayed longer if I didn't had to get induced..

[NancyinCali]

I had strong Braxton hicks brought on by walking for weeks and weeks before I went into labour 8 days overdue with DD1. I've started getting them now at 29 weeks with DD2 and I'm not expecting anything other than overdue again (although hoping to be pleasantly surprised ).

[AmericasTorturedBrow]

Nope. BH started at 32weeks with DC1, went 10 days over. Started at 26weeks with DC2, went into labour on due date

[lucyfluff]

No I have had them very early this pg, started from 23 wks...when I had my MW apt at 24 wks she felt it when trying to do heartbeat check and just said keep an eye on them and if they get regular/stronger ring the hospital!