what do contractions feel like?

[paisleysept8]

37 +3 ftm, never even had a braxton hick. Wondering what they feel like, and what real contractions feel like... Where do you feel them?

[ciaramarieg]

I didn't realize what a braxton hick felt like until my last dr app where he pointed it out. All I noticed was that my stomach got very, very hard and it felt like there was a bit of pressure. He also showed me how it softens back up by relaxing. It was crazyy haha

[ohalie]

The app tells you the difference between cramps, false labor, Braxton hicks, and contractions if you look under symptoms :)

[Baby_Zander090114]

This is my first baby, and like everyone says u will know when u have them! Mine were more mild not where I had to go to the hospital or anything!
It's just super uncomfortable and it creates pain!

[paisleysept8]

I've been having pain and cramping in my lower back and vaginal area.. but Nothing in my tummy

[Baby_Zander090114]

People can feel them in different places! But I'm 38+3 weeks and felt some a few days ago. For me my stomach got really tight and really uncomfortable pain in my lower back, and upper thighs!

[paisleysept8]

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[Nicky_22potwin]

Braxton hicks is what I have now. It's a tightening feeling in your whole stomach that only last for a few seconds. Real contractions gradually get worse