Feeling contractions via breathing?

I have noticed that I cannot really feel contractions on my tummy area, but I do know I'm having a contraction because it gets a bit difficult to breath. When I feel that way, I would reach down and my tummy is rock hard. Is that normal?

?2012-08-25T10:34:16Z

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Yes it is. Your body has ways to let you know when you are having a contraction even if they haven't reached the point of hurting much yet.