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Braxton Hicks at 15 weeks??

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Bicnod · 07/07/2014 15:18

This is baby number 3 and I've been getting BH for the past couple of days. Not painful, but strong enough to be very aware of my belly tightening.

I don't remember getting them this early with the other two.

Should I be concerned? Or is this just normal in third pregnancies?

TIA.

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Bicnod · 07/07/2014 15:32

Anyone?

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joaninha103 · 07/07/2014 19:11

I had BH from 19 wks (1st preg), starting off a couple of tightenings per week, now 32 wks and getting up to a dozen a day! never painful, just very noticeable and need to stop what i'm doing for a minute till it passes. have asked MW's about it a few times and they don't seem concerned. If in any doubt, check with your MW, but generally as long as they don't hurt, it's just another (delightful!) side-effect of pregnancy!

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peppercold · 07/07/2014 19:13

25 weeks with ds3 and I've had Braxton Hicks since 16 weeks!

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TheresLotsOfFarmyardAnimals · 07/07/2014 19:19

I think they happen most of the way through but are only noticeable later on. I'd mention it to your mw though

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Bicnod · 07/07/2014 19:42

Thanks for posting, very reassuring.

I've got an appointment with midwife next week anyway so will mention it then.

Will try to stop worrying in the meantime

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hartmel · 07/07/2014 21:46

First pregnancy- around 18 weeks
Now with second- around 14 weeks.. I'm now 25 weeks.. And they get stronger when I carry DS (10 month old) around to long or he accidentally hits my stomach..

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gotagoldtoof · 08/07/2014 11:17

Yes, i had them from about 16 2) weeks this time. Make sure you're drinking enough water as they can get worse when you're not fully hydrated.

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weebairn · 08/07/2014 11:31

I got them with 2nd pregnancy, not with 1st. Never really worried about them to be honest. They are crazy after I've had sex (sorry if TMI)

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Bicnod · 09/07/2014 16:06

Thanks all.

BH have settled down a lot since the weekend (have been trying to take it a bit easier - tricky with a 5 year old and 3 year old though!)

Spoke to midwife today and she said BH at 15 weeks is unusual but she's not hugely concerned. She said if I had pain or bleeding, or if they felt like proper contractions, to call her back.

So I think all is fine :)