A member asked:

Is it normal to have braxton hicks at 18 weeks! i do not have them all the time however i have experienced the thighness from throat to pelvis.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Braxton hicks contractions can begin as early as 6 weeks. Tightness in the throat would not likely be a braxton hicks contraction as they occur only in the uterus.

Answered 10/6/2013

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