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Is this Braxton hicks?

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Shahhhh · 21/01/2025 13:07

Hi ladies! FTM here, I'm 31 weeks. Lately I've noticed some tightening around the bottom of my bump, kind of feels a bit like a stitch. It isn't agonising, but more uncomfortable and only lasts between 10-15 seconds. I tend to get it more at night time (sometimes wakes me up) when I'm tossing and turning or during the day if I'm walking or standing up. Just wondering if that's what it is? I'd say I'm getting them every few days at this point! Thank you :)

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TangerineClementine · 21/01/2025 13:09

Yes, it sounds like Braxton Hicks to me. Unfortunately it doesn't necessarily seem to mean that you'll go into labour on time. I had loads of BH but DS was 8 days late!

MarigoldSpider · 21/01/2025 13:10

Yes it sounds like Braxton Hicks, your body is practicing using its muscles! Nothing to worry about and a normal part of pregnancy.

Shahhhh · 21/01/2025 13:11

Thanks so much for your replies :) nice just to be able to know and understand what my bodies doing ha!

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