Think I'm having contractions .. how do I know?

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twiglett · 30/04/2004 20:41

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Janh · 30/04/2004 20:48

Lisa, assuming she needs one for medical reasons then I think it becomes an emergency elective as opposed to a scheduled elective. (I've had both kinds.)

Lisa78 · 30/04/2004 20:46

so, what happens re your Csection, if you are in labour?

JJ · 30/04/2004 20:45

Oooh, exciting. Sit in a warm bath for while and see if it stops. Or stop doing whatever you're doing (if you're walking around, sit down and if you're sitting down, walk around) and see if that stops it. The warm bath stopped my false contractions, but I'm sure it's different for everyone.

If they're real, they'll continue no matter what. BH are very normal at this stage.

Janh · 30/04/2004 20:45

Oooh, twiggy, I don't know! I did used to get Braxton Hickses, and they were tight and almost painful IYKWIM, but I can't remember if they were regular at all.

How many weeks are you? Do you have a number to call for a midwife's advice, or the hospital? Only I think I'd do that! (Unless mears or someone is here...?)

Good luck anyway!

libb · 30/04/2004 20:45

Umm, would you mind staying in the May thread please? just kidding!

I don't know, I hope someone posts who can help - but I just want to say that I'm thinking of you and will be keeping an eye out on here for any possible news!

Lots of love, libb xx

Lisa78 · 30/04/2004 20:45

Oooh twiglett! Er, could be BH or contractions

See if they get any more regular - I think BH generally stop if you get up and walk around a bit

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