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Braxton hicks every 15 minutes-24 weeks

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AnxietyForever · 24/10/2017 21:31

I'm 24 + 3 and experiencing braxton hicks every 15 minutes or so. This is my 2nd pregnancy and don't remember them with my first almost 5 years ago.
Is it normal to have them so regularly?

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Ct17218 · 24/10/2017 21:41

From what I’ve read no but I’m not an expert. I’m 23+ 3 and I when I get bh it’s like 2 that last a few seconds then goes for the day most times for for a few hours. Maybe call labour ward? Xx

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WishUponAStar88 · 24/10/2017 21:42

I always thought that one of the main differences with Brixton hicks were that they weren’t regular. I’d definitely call the labour ward.

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MustBeThursday · 24/10/2017 21:44

Braxton hicks shouldn’t be regular. Give your maternity unit a call to be on the safe side.

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happy2bhomely · 24/10/2017 21:54

Absolutely call the maternity unit.

But for reassurance, I had regular braxton hicks from as early as 8 weeks in one of my pregnancies. I have 5dc and the braxton hicks started earlier and were more frequent with each pregnancy. I didn't have any with dc1. I was told I had an irritable uterus.

Rest and drink plenty of water. I was told that exercise and dehydration could make them worse.

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ChocolatePancake · 24/10/2017 22:31

Definitely ring triage. As others said, braxton contractions shouldn't be regular

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holdthewine · 24/10/2017 22:57

Regular may not be normal so do call as others suggested. However, you do normally feel BH more with each pregnancy.

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AnxietyForever · 25/10/2017 08:35

Thank you all. I actually fell asleep last night and have woken up and feel ok so far. I will keep an eye out but so far it seems to have calmed down Smile

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LadyRenoir · 25/10/2017 11:33

I sometimes have days with very few, and some when they are a lot more frequent. Im 26 weeks now and at first I thought something was wrong, but they seemed to have calmed down :)

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