What do Braxton Hicks feel like? And when did you get them with your first?

[FTM91]

I'm 33 weeks today so maybe it's still too early?

Have started getting some very mild period type pains, and also sometime stitch type pains sometimes in lower bump, and around ribs.

Just wondering if any of this could be Braxton Hicks or will it be completely obvious when they start?

My Braxton Hicks always happened when I was walking, my bump would go so tight so had to stop walking until it eased off.
Didn’t really get any pain with them just a sort of uncomfortable feeling.

Your whole belly tends to go hard when you get them, a bit uncomfortable but not usually painful. They can start as early as 16 weeks for some.

I get them when I walk the dog, annoying as my hips always ache walking her too.