So GP, midwife and doula all saying my chronic Braxton Hicks are a good sign...

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At 36 weeks I can't walk into the kitchen without them kicking off, lasting for hours.

Does it mean I will not go overdue? Or does it mean I'll have a super-quick pain-free labour?

Either option would be good thanks.

you uterus will be so fabulously well toned and prepared, your baby will simply fly out ...

They're just humouring you I'm afraid. Still, not a bad sign. Just make sure you get plenty of rest - I had these, went a week overdue & in the last week got little sleep because they were really painful. Shattered by the time ds bothered to make a move.

Poo.

Sorry - was probably too negative. I think they're telling you not to go into the kitchen.

Lol. Probably, seeing as I'm going in there quite frequently to eat!

Sounds like "irritable uterus" there have been a few threads on this here on the past so you might find help there. I had it, with contractions as soon as I started moving at all from 33 weeks. horrible. Had it on 2 out of three of my pregnancies. Just make sure you keep well hydrated, and don't expect it to make labour any different - sorry!

For me the worst place I could be was in Tesco's. worst contractions ever whenever I was there, but being your kitchen will be a bit more awkward for you

poor you I had them for a month beforehand. Paracetamol helped and the labour was quick and uncomplicated if thats any comfort. - which you need with an irritable uterus