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Are these Braxton Hicks?

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polkadotdelight · 03/07/2014 21:29

I've just gone 29 weeks and for the last 4 weeks at least I've been getting some discomfort but not really considered that it could be BH. When I walk a little distance, or too fast I get a pulling/tightening sensation low down in my bump. Its uncomfortable and I want to hold my bump up (if that makes sense), my bump feels tight/hard but eases when I rest.

Could this be Braxton Hicks?

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lilyblue5 · 04/07/2014 13:13

Hello :)
I've been experiencing the same thing as you.
34 weeks and notice it most when I'm rushing around, especially getting ready for work and then when walking into work from the car.
I get the exact feeling you describe as well as an uncomfortable feeling in my back and top of legs as well. Baby kicks against them a lot and it does feel almost painful. For me it's been going on a few weeks so guessing it must be BH's. (I am no expert though) Have an appt. with midwife next week so will have to ask.
Let me know if you find out first!!
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy xx

polkadotdelight · 04/07/2014 20:19

Thank you! I have parentcraft class on Wednesday so I will ask too. Ooooh, not long for you then!

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mrsnlw · 04/07/2014 20:43

Im currently 34+5 and notice my tummy goes tight and rock hard (like someone has shoved a football in my tummy). It seems to last a while but eases if I get up and move (if im sat and vice versa if stood). I thought it couldn't be BH but must be the way baby was laid.

Whilst laying down to be measured, my tummy went rock solid and my mw said to relax. I said I was and she said it was BH. They aren't painful ime but uncomfy x

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