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Uterine tightening
I am 19 weeks 4 days. The past few tights when laying down I have had tightening in my uterus. It gets rock hard and stays that way for 30-45 seconds. This occurs maybe 2 or 3 times in a 30 min period. Could this be braxton-hicks? I thought I may be too early for that. I felt it again this morning while laying down. Should I call the doctor? I have no cramping or bleeding, but I have been a bit out of breath today...
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Posted 1/7/13 11:17 AM  |
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AngnShaun
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Ang
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Uterine tightening
Sounds like it... lots of people get it that early. It didnt start for me until around 25w
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| Posted 1/7/13 11:22 AM |
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Thanks Ang!! Any other experiences??
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| Posted 1/7/13 12:26 PM |
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mommyof3girls
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Re: Uterine tightening
Sounds like them. I started getting them around 17 weeks. You shouldn't have more than 4 in an hour. Make sure to drink a lot of water.
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| Posted 1/7/13 12:29 PM |
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GenLCSW
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Re: Uterine tightening
I have been having the same thing very low down. Started for me at 30 weeks with pg but earlier when I was pg with DD (baby #2). It's Braxton hicks contractions...I told my doc about it and that is what he said it was.
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| Posted 1/7/13 12:32 PM |
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babylove628
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Maggie
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Uterine tightening
those are BH contractions, make sure you're drinking lots of water and lay down when it happens.
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| Posted 1/7/13 12:39 PM |
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jennielee15
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Jennie
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Re: Uterine tightening
I had this last night as well, I am going to ask my doctor on Thursday at my 20 week appointment
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| Posted 1/7/13 12:44 PM |
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Uterine tightening
Thanks again! I have my next doctor appt on Thurs...is there any reason I should contact her now or just discuss with her on Thurs?
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| Posted 1/7/13 12:45 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Uterine tightening
It's Braxton Hicks and it's totally normal. Mine started around then, too, though I haven't had them in quite a while now. Drink a lot of water. And when the contraction starts, just change positions (ie: if you're standing, sit or lie down if you're lying down, stand up and walk around).
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| Posted 1/7/13 2:19 PM |
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stellabella
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Re: Uterine tightening
totally normal...I had them throughout my last pregnancy and have started getting them with this one (I'm 19 weeks.) I tend to get them when I'm dehydrated.
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| Posted 1/7/13 4:13 PM |
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