Braxton Hicks.....

How many is tooo many? My midwife has asked if I've had them and I've has a few but I've had like 4 in the last hour....They dont hurt and I don't have cramping and pain its just annoying......

WOuld you do anything??

ETA: I'm 33 weeks

Message edited 12/31/2008 12:38:03 PM.

Re: Braxton Hicks.....

i would call your midwife, I am not sure about that. I am almost 29wks and haven't experienced it yet. sorry i couldn't be of more help.

Re: Braxton Hicks.....

I get braxton hicks, but not that many in an hour. Usually one like every 4 hours or so. I would just call, put your feet up and drink your water.

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I would call - I get them, but that sounds like a lot in an hour. I am sure you are just fine, but just go be certain, make a call.

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My doctor and midwife allow for 5-6 REAL (not BH) contractions in one hour before I should consider calling.

I've definitely had more than 4-5 BH in one hour but never more than 4 real contractions in one hour so far. So I personally wouldn't do anything (other than maybe drinking water and relaxing for a few) but call your mid-wife if you are concerned.

Message edited 12/31/2008 2:10:26 PM.

Re: Braxton Hicks.....

I was told i should call if i have 4 or more contractions in an hour. I would call to be safe.

Re: Braxton Hicks.....

oh my Marie!! well, i think you are ok, i would wait another hour and see...
but that is just me.. if you feel you should call, then certainly call!!!

good luck!!

Re: Braxton Hicks.....

I've had lots of BH. According to both my dr and the hospital (I was sent there twice to be monitored) you're supposed to call if you have more than 4 in an hour OR if they don't go away (after an hour or two) OR if they form any sort of pattern, like every 10 minutes. Also, do they stop if you sit and lay down? That's a good sign. All this being said...There are tons of times I have more than 4 in an hour and don't call because I get them ALL the time and assume all is fine. But if you don't usually get them or get them so often, then I would call just to be sure. I'm sure it's nothing - especially if there's no pain. (Yes, they're uncomfortable though!)

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I get that many too. Typically I get more if I just ate a meal, or if I just sat or laid down. I also have been monitored twice to see if they were real contractions, but they weren't. I also thought I had a bladder infection, but I didn't. They seem to improve if I drink a ton of water and gatorade. Feel better!