Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

Trending News

Promoted
SE
Lv 5
SE asked in Pregnancy & ParentingPregnancy · 1 decade ago

A couple of questions about Braxton Hicks contractions...?

I'm about 25.5 weeks along, and I think I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions the last couple of weeks. I'm almost certain they're *not* 'real' contractons because they're not regular, they go away when I stretch and move around, and they don't increase in intensity or frequency. I only get a few a day, and they're very sporadic. But...some of them are pretty uncomfortable.

My questions:

1. Is it normal for BH contractions to occasionally feel like short (1-2 minute) menstrual cramps? Normally they're painless, but occasionally they hurt a little.

2. Is it normal to occasionally have cramping in the lower back with BH contractions? During the ones that feel like menstrual cramps, my whole lower back tightens and cramps as well.

This is my first pregnancy, so I'm not completely sure what's 'normal'! Thanks! :-)

3 Answers

Relevance
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I am 25 weeks 3 days pregnant and I have been getting braxton hicks for about 5 weeks now. I get maybe 10 a day and they are very uncomfortable and sometimes a little painful but nothing I can't bear. So yes it is normal for them to feel like menstrual cramps and hurt a litte. Also when your uterus contracts for your braxton hicks it puts a strain and pressure on your back as you may tense up too. I suggest calling your doctor just to make sure they may want to evaluate the contractions to make sure its not prelabor. Congrats and good luck.

    Source(s): 25 weeks pregnant with a girl
  • Emmy j
    1 decade ago

    Yes it is all normal. Not much fun is it? lol. Some pregnancies you will have them more then others. I am not sure why though. I am on my 5th baby and I am 28 weeks and have them all the time. It makes me really tired. Some times it means you are doing too much and you need to take a load off and relax for a while. You should mention this to your dr just incase though. good luck

  • pennypincher
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It sounds like you are low on calcium. When mine felt crampy, I took extra calcium and they were painless again.

Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.