Question 1

how many hours can braxton hicks contractions last? and are they painful ?

Accepted Answer

For a while: But usually stop after a couple of hours. They might start up again but are not sustained. They can be a bit painful like early labor.

Question 2

are braxton-hicks painful? ive been having what i think are braxton-hicks contractions every hour for the last 3 hours and their a little painful.

Accepted Answer

Varies: Different people experience braxton Hix contractions differently . Some find them painful, some describe them as annoying. Some are just aware of them. If you think you are potentially in preterm labor then an evaluation is warranted

Question 3

in my 29th wk, how often are "braxton hicks" contractions to occur before it becomes a cause for concern? i've had as many as 10+ a day in the last wk

Accepted Answer

Please call your OB: Now your OB can decide what to do , if u were my pt i would do a monitor strip and an ultrasound and cervical length, in my book u are having too many at 29 weeks so call your OB now.

Question 4

i bent down earlier then stood up and had a tightening/pulling feeling right at my belly button (hurt) last about a min. could it be braxton hicks?

Accepted Answer

Are you pregnant?: If you are pregnant most Braxton-Hicks contractions are felt over a period of several minutes rhythymically.

Question 5

how long do braxton hicks contractions last before you actually go into labor?

Accepted Answer

Varies : Some have braxton hicks others don't. It is not related to going into labor. Some feel them all the time for months. Some never.

Question 6

36 weeks with contractions that are 10 minutes apart &' last about 4 minutes long. &' i have lower/middle back pain along with cramps. braxton hicks?

Accepted Answer

Early Labor: Braxton Hicks contractions are usually not regular and typically not strong enough to cause discomfort. It's possible you are in early labor. It would probably be best to call your OB and let them know this is happening and follow their advice. Your OB may want to have you go to labor and delivery for an exam and monitoring of the contractions as well as your baby's heart rate tracings. Good luck!

Question 7

33 weeks pg. and am have had sharp cramping pains where it feels very tight belly gets harder . it last for a few minutes . are these braxton hicks?

Accepted Answer

Contractions: Yes, these are most likely Braxton Hicks contractions. Having some at 33 weeks is quite normal. They should not be regular and frequent though. You might have 3 or 4 an hour and then not notice any for the rest of the day - that's ok. However, if they are frequent, painful and regular, or if you see any bleeding, you should be checked by your doctor immediately.

Question 8

how many braxton hicks contractions can you have per hour?

Accepted Answer

Several: It depends on the uterine musculature's sensitivity to oxytocin and fetal movement. There is no set number of braxton-hicks contractions/hour.

Question 9

i am 34 weeks and i have been having what i think is braxton hicks contraction for a few days non stop from every 2 min to every hour. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The problem is alot of women say they have braxton hicks when they actually describe regular contractions.  Braxton Hicks are PAINLESS tightening.  If it hurts that's a contraction and only way to know if its preterm labor vs. false labor pains is thru an evaluation with your OB.  However, several contractions an hour several hours a day are relatively common.

Question 10

can braxton hicks contractions cause effacement and dilation if they randomly occur multiple times per day? not more than 4 in an hour though.

Accepted Answer

Not really : If you have contractions that are causing cervical dilatation and effacement, we would call it labor, in your case preterm labor. If you are having labor contractions, we would not call it braxton hicks contractions. Hope that helps.

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Are braxton-hicks painful? ive been having what i think are braxton-hicks contractions every hour for the last 3 hours and their a little painful.

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In my 29th wk, how often are "braxton hicks" contractions to occur before it becomes a cause for concern? i've had as many as 10+ a day in the last wk

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I bent down earlier then stood up and had a tightening/pulling feeling right at my belly button (hurt) last about a min. could it be braxton hicks?

A member asked:

How long do braxton hicks contractions last before you actually go into labor?

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36 weeks with contractions that are 10 minutes apart &' last about 4 minutes long. &' i have lower/middle back pain along with cramps. braxton hicks?

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33 weeks pg. and am have had sharp cramping pains where it feels very tight belly gets harder . it last for a few minutes . are these braxton hicks?

A member asked:

How many braxton hicks contractions can you have per hour?

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I am 34 weeks and i have been having what i think is braxton hicks contraction for a few days non stop from every 2 min to every hour. is this normal?

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Can braxton hicks contractions cause effacement and dilation if they randomly occur multiple times per day? not more than 4 in an hour though.

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