Is this normal?

[Green Orchid]

Yesterday after doing my abs at the gym, my uterus became very hard for a few seconds (15 maybe?) and then relaxed. Then it did it again a few minutes later and kept doing it for about 30 minutes.

It started doing it again while I was sitting at the computer last night and lasted for about an hour. I was kind of worried so dh and I prayed before going to sleep and I fell asleep quickly.

It didn't hurt at all. Are these Braxton-Hicks?

I see my doctor on Wednesday, so I'll ask her about it.

 

[Beth1231]

It sounds an awful lot like BH, but to get that many in a short period of time sounds a bit unusual to me. Perhaps you were mildly dehydrated which increased the number. I would check with the doctor just for peace of mind.

You are within a couple weeks of me, right?

 

[KillerV]

I agree with Beth!

 

[seamonster]

Sounds like BH to me, especially since you were working out.

Next time you work out, I would drink a lot of water before hand and during your work out and hopefully that should help.

And like Beth said, you can always ask the doctor or call the nurse line if you're worried

 

[Green Orchid]

Thanks for your replies!

I saw my doula today and I asked her and she said the same thing, BH. I'm reassured now. I just didn't think they would come so soon, since I'm only 26.5 weeks.

 

[RedTulipMom]

yes BH can come anytime during the second half GreenOrchid! im sure its what they were. But definitely drink lots of water too

 

[jgonz]

I read that BH happen ALL the time, pregnant or not. We usually just don't Feel them until we're pregnant and the uterus gets bigger.

With one of my pregnancies I had intense BH the whole way through (also my easiest birth ).

 

[PegasusOnFire]

I had them last night, though mine were a bit more painful, it is the exertion that brought them on. And the earlier you have them, they say the easier the labor.

 

[Linnis]

Braxton hicks.

Contractions, the real ones can start if you become dehydrated(which is why if you go to the hospital with pre term contractions they start IV fluids) so make sure to drink before during and after.

BH during working out his normal.

 

[teishpriest]

You may need to take it a bit easier during your workout, but ask your Dr. I have cramps/practice contractions through the whole pregnancy. Unfortunately, mine are not painless like the books say!

 

[ChildByGrace]

Glad you were able to be re-assured. BH is what i would of said they were.

I get them quite a bit - basically whenever i am walking for longer than a few min i will get them. I've got used to them now and they don't hurt at all.

I like the idea that the labour will be easier if you've had them lol

 

[Green Orchid]

I like the idea that the labour will be easier if you've had them lol

I do too!