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39 weeks no contractions
Ok so I am 39 weeks and have not had any Braxton hicks or contractions. Is this normal?
Same here! I'm 39 wks and no contractions but I'll get period like cramps every now and again.
Some of my braxton hicks have just been stomach tightening, but it doesn't hurt. Almost feels just like pressure. When I would take a walk I felt it. This hasn't happened?
Cramps can be contractions too
Im 38 w 1 d last week I did feel some BH but today haven't felt anything even though I went for a walk. I feel so tired already. .
Sometimes if you are used to bad period cramps you can actually miss the Braxton hicks because your body is used to the pain so It doesn't register it. Or if you have a high pain tolerance I was that way with my first and I didn't even feel my real contractions till they were 5 min apart. With this one I'm 36w1d and I can feel them more only because of knowing what to look for.
It is totally normal. You might not feel anything until it's time to go into labor- which could be anyone from now to 42 weeks. All normal!
Braxton Hix normally do not hurt, its just a tightening sensation. No worries babies come when they want even up to 42 weeks. As long as you can feel the baby just relax and keep your doc on speed dial.
Same here no painful contractions, period like pains a few times a day. I'm patiently waiting but I want my baby girl here now!! Doc said baby dropping, mucous plug, etc might not even happen until labour. I'm 39w 1d today.
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