Braxton hicks
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Urgh I have them so bad, to the point I'm having to deep breathe through them like an actual contraction. It's awful. My first pregnancy I was fine with them, but I'm in genuine fear that I'm going into early labour each time I have one!
Very common in subsequent pregnancies. I had it for weeks with my second to the point I'd be timing them every night convinced I was going into labour. It was exhausting but ended up being great preparation as I had a quick and very easy birth
I've had braxton hicks like this for both my pregnancies. I'm afraid it went on for months for my first and I've had them about a month so far with this one. Had my first at 39 weeks after a sweep. It can be so tiring can't it?
I’m the same (my second pregnancy) so glad to hear it’s not imminent labor from others! Mine is exertion related though - like if I spend a while cooking/cleaning I have to take a break as it’s too strong or cycling to work I have to go so slow now …. Sounds like I need to get used to it though for the next 7 weeks
I’ve had this to for 2 weeks now! I feel like my belly is rarely soft now😂 apparently it’s common in your 2nd / 3rd pregnancy to have them from 28 weeks xx