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Braxton Hicks

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BabyFeb22 · 17/11/2021 07:08

Hi, this is my first pregnancy and currently 25 weeks. Not felt any yet but I feel like I need to be prepared! How do you know that it's braxton hicks and not labour? I'm scared I'm going to be one of those people going to hospital every week thinking I'm in labour when I'm not! Thanks x

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mummyh2016 · 17/11/2021 07:33

The simple difference IMO is that braxton hicks doesn't hurt, it's just uncomfortable!

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BabyFeb22 · 17/11/2021 07:42

Ah really thank you!! Im always worried I'll end up calling them saying I'm in labour and I'll get there and they will say nope not today please go home haha

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Tina8800 · 17/11/2021 09:54

I would just describe as your bump get very hard and you feel heaviness and pressure; only for a few minutes. It isn't painful, but a little bit uncomfortable. I constantly have them especially when I'm walking.
You will get so use to them, I'm sure I have them more often but I don't always feel them anymore.

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