Is it normal to get BH contractions at 25 weeks???

[intergalacticwalrus]

Have been having Braxton Hicks contractions now for about 2 weeks or so, and they are getting stronger and stronger. They drive me mad!!!! They are quite uncomfortable. I don't remember getting them until right at the end of my pregnancy with ds. I just wasn't sure whether is was a normal thing to happen this early or not.

Any ideas?

It happens, especially with second and subsequent pregnancies. My bf had Braxton Hicks from 26 weeks, very strong, right until 40+9. Probably not what you want to hear.

You could get checked out if you're worried, but if it is just BHs they'll tell you to take paracetamol and rest. Cure for all ills when you're pregnant, no?

lol! Yes, rest. What's that?

Thank you for your reassurance!

I had BH with ds2 from about 19 weeks! They were strong enough that I had to stop what I was doing. I did hear that it can help to make sure you're drinking enough water, as dehydration can make them stronger, but that might just be an old wives' tale.
They are completely normal, don't worry!

I got BH from around 19 weeks with DS2. Some of them were quite painful.
He was born 1 week before his due date.
I wouldn't worry.

i had BH in last pg from around 20 weeks and they weren't normal as they were making changes to my cervix.
always get checked out if your worried, especially if the BH are regular or getting stronger.

Yep, I remember having strong BH ctx very early on - around 25 weeks in my 3rd+ pregnancies.

All my babies were born at 40 weeks plus 0 - 2 days.