https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:55:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxtion-hicks#post-34975 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:51:24 +0000 Clementine 34975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ Mediagirl, no, but I had to get two IV drips, which means I must have been really dry. I'm trying to drink at least 8 or more cups of water a day :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxtion-hicks#post-34543 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:22:25 +0000 mediagirl 34543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Phew, so glad you're not going into pre-term labor. Did you doctor tell you how much water you should be drinking a day to avoid dehydration? (that's something I need to ask mine next visit) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxtion-hicks#post-34485 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:35:18 +0000 Clementine 34485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually had to go to the hospital because my stomach just stayed tight all day long. I was indeed having contractions, which the doctor on duty thinks may have been caused by dehydration. Thankfully, I am not going into preterm labor, but my stomach still is tight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxtion-hicks#post-33757 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:01:35 +0000 chopsuey 33757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lots of braxton hicks contractions in my 3rd trimester. Sometimes I thought they were contractions and I used to time them. :T I don't think I ever had tightness for an hour.. I would call your OB if it happens again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxtion-hicks#post-33750 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:58:47 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 33750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had A LOT of Braxton Hicks since early in my 2nd trimester (like 6 or 7 every hour). My doctor is not too concerned about it because there's never any pressure or pain with them. If you have pressure with it, you should definitely call the doctor and see what's going on (even though they'll probably just tell you to drink some water and lay down... ha!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxtion-hicks#post-33673 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:57:02 +0000 Clementine 33673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, Mrs. Bells. I'm 31 weeks. I think if I keep feeling the pressure, I'll give them a call this afternoon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxtion-hicks#post-33645 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:29:16 +0000 Mrsbells 33645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How far along are you? i would call my doctor and describe it to them, they would have a better idea of what it might be </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxtion-hicks#post-33617 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:02:14 +0000 Clementine 33617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi HB Family,</p> <p>I'm in my third trimester and last night I had a really weird Braxton Hicks moment. </p> <p>My stomach for over an hour was just really tight and I began to feel some pressure in my lower area. I've had Braxton Hicks before but it usually lasted like 5-10 minutes, and I never really felt any pain down there.</p> <p>Is this normal? I was worried I was going into labor, but I didn't feel any contractions just a lot of the same type of pressure on my stomach and vaginal area.</p> <p>Typical Braxton Hicks?! </p>