Womb hard at 20 weeks

[wombats]

I've notice my womb gone hard twice this week. First was after sex, it felt hard and tightened down. Again today, was in a bit of an odd position on the sofa and when I sat up, it felt hard and contracted, IYSWIM. Doesn't hurt at all and went away after a minute or two. Should I be worried? This is my first baby so nothing to compare to.

Braxton Hicks. Practice contractions of the uterus.

Thanks, is it a bit too early for this? Should I ring the labour ward?

No not too early, perfectly normal and baby is not is any danger. They’re actually a good thing.

Relax

Perfectly normal, I had them from14/15 weeks

Thank you both. When do I worry? The idea of contractions now has me in a bit of a state, tbh

It's not a labour contraction. It's a tightening of the womb muscles. Totally normal calm down.

You don't worry unless they are properly painful and don't stop when you have a bath/lie down. Braxton Hicks are normal and nothing to be concerned about.

You would worry if they’re painful and get closer and closer together, and don’t let up.

Thank you all for the reassurance.