Sudden tightness in my tummy

[ksandy]

Hello experts,

I am 26 weeks 2 days now. From last few days, I have been feeling tightness in my tummy, especially after dinner and while the baby moves. And it pains a little but doesn’t last much. Suddenly I feel as if the whole weight has gone to the lower tummy and the tummy gets tighten up. Not sure if it’s baby moving or am really afraid is it any labour pain related. Any leads please?

It sounds like Braxton Hicks

“ Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as practice contractions, are sporadic uterine contractions that may start around six weeks into a pregnancy. However, they are usually felt in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.”

Braxton hicks

Feels like your tummy goes rock hard for about a minute, then wears off and can be hours till the next one.

Braxton hicks.

Exactly!! I hope I need not be worried about it and is it quite normal?

Thanks friends for your reply. That’s what I thought but midwife and the consultant didn’t explicitly tell that it’s Braxton Hicks, not sure. I hope it’s normal during this stage of pregnancy ? Do I need to be worried?

Braxton Hicks happen a lot earlier than 26 weeks but most people don't feel them (Español with first few pg) as they are not strong enough.
I felt them before 20 weeks with my last few kids.

so nothing to worry about, it's normal