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A member asked:
How soon can braxton hicks contractions begin? i'm 23 weeks and my belly is tight and i'm in some moderate pain??
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Varies: Braxton Hicks contractions vary from person to person. So can preterm labor. If you think you are contracting in an abnormal way then you should head to labor and delivery and be evaluated.
Answered 9/6/2014
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