https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:14:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770465 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:53:50 +0000 wonderstruck 1770465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Doesn't really sound like BH or contractions - usually your belly gets hard with BH, and contractions...well, you can usually just tell when they're real contractions. I'd say it's more likely either gas pains or stretching/round ligament pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770464 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:53:49 +0000 Cole 1770464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I did end up having another braxton hicks- this one was top of my belly and the whole thing went hard, when I got up for more water. If I have one more I will call even though they aren't consistent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770453 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:43:34 +0000 mrs. 64 1770453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm always a fan of calling. It never hurts to be cautious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770373 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:59:16 +0000 cookiemomster 1770373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the pain goes away with drinking water and resting, it's not a real contraction- it sounds like either Braxton hicks or round ligaments stretching and causing you pain. BH always happened for me more at the top of my stomach which makes me think round ligament pain- those were always so intense for me it would stop me in my tracks.<br /> I really think you've got nothing to worry about, but like others said if you'll feel better after talking to a nurse, it never hurts =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770348 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:35:57 +0000 Trailmix 1770348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With everything you're saying, I wouldn't worry! I think it's 6 BH an hour, then call, or if they start to have a rhythmic pattern. Definitely hydrate, rest and see if they stop or continue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770340 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:25:39 +0000 cyndistar3 1770340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had some round ligament pain that has made me stop walking! Maybe it's your ligaments stretching? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770333 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:21:15 +0000 photojane 1770333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had very intense BH that forced me to stop and breathe. They were always at the top of my stomach, though. It was mostly a tightness &amp; squeezing feeling. I also had really bad, painful gas pains at the end of my pregnancy too, but I could always tell it was gas. Your pains sound different, so I might call just to see what a nurse has to say. They will probably tell you that as long as they're night timeable, don't worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770329 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:18:55 +0000 Cole 1770329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Thanks! I will just keep drinking and take it easy for the rest of the evening. I know I lean towards overly paranoid so I am trying to be rational. I will call if I end up with any more painful ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770327 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:17:39 +0000 MrsKoala 1770327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Call. It never hurts. If it's nothing, at least you have the peace of mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770324 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:15:22 +0000 MamaMoose 1770324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hhmhhh. The fact that you had to stop walking to get through the pain is what concerns me. But I was always told up to four BH contractions in an hour was OK. If it doesn't happen again I think you're fine. But if it continues to happen with any movement I would call. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-should-i-call#post-1770318 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:08:09 +0000 Cole 1770318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am blatantly a paranoid person when it comes to health related issues so I am probably over reacting... </p> <p>I am 28 weeks and can't decide if I am having braxton hicks, real contractions, gas pains or if my uterus is just stretching. Three times in forty minutes I had an uncomfortable feeling in my lower belly- like pubic line, once extending up to my navel. It feels more like stretching than cramps but intense enough that I stopped walking for a second. I drank a bunch and sat for 2 hours and was fine. Then I had two more episodes of this when I was walking again. TMI- I have had some gas but nothing crazy, I also went number 2 3 times today which is like a pregnancy record because I am on zofran. Baby is moving, I am drinking water and laying on my left side. My lower belly feels sort of tender. Should I be concerned? I will happily take people telling me I am worrying about nothing :happy: . </p>