It feels like the baby is trying to push out through my stomach!

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I'm 36+2 and for the past four hours or so it's felt like my baby is trying to push her way out of me through my stomach, like in Alien. It's on and off, not constant, but she keeps pushing her back/bum up and making the front of my bump go all tight and it's really uncomfortable. She's done this before but never this much or for this long. I did wonder if it was actually Braxton Hicks but I can see my bump changing shape when she does it. I've tried lying on my side, I've tried bouncing on my exercise ball, but she's not letting up. Has anyone else had this and do you have any tips for relieving the discomfort??

This was how my contractions/braxton hicks felt, I didn’t realise what they were for ages 😅

I've had Braxton Hicks before but they've never gone on for this long!

I'm 35+2 and my boy does this too! He literally sprags so much and sticks his butt out so far!! Sometimes if I poke him a few times he will move into a different position 🤣

I had this a lot with my 2nd pregnancy I thought it was just because the baby was bigger. I dunno but some evening when I was relaxing baby would push against my stomach so hard I thought I'd burst!

Oh God I'm 36+3 and I've been getting this, it's so uncomfortable and can see the baby moving through my clothes! I'm working from home and really struggling to concentrate!

I'm 36 weeks today and have had the same thing the past few weeks, never had the same with my daughter! I actually said the same to my husband last night, I feel like he's trying to escape 😂

Have had this for ages, I think because my baby is measuring big. It feels terrible almost like its winding you. I used to get it on one side only but as time has gone on, belly gets rock hard on both sides... Feels like the kid has two backs!!

Just be thankful they arent pushing into your ribs like mine. Even when they stop my ribs are tender for hours after and feel bruised!!

My son has been doing both!! He pushes and kicks my ribs and pushes his body against my stomach soooo hard since 29 weeks!!! I'm 32 +3 at the moment and it's getting stronger and he carries on for ages. He also does it whilst I'm driving