i was told that if you have 4 or more contractions within an hour, you may be in pre-term labor. what if it's 4 or more braxton hicks - should i call the doctor?
i was told that if you have 4 or more contractions within an hour, you may be in pre-term labor. what if it's 4 or more braxton hicks - should i call the doctor?
kiwi / 623 posts
My doc told me contractions 5-6 mins apart in an hour...and to wait the full hour too. I'm not sure what braxton hicks feels like though. I would suggest when in doubt, just call to be safe. When are you due?
clementine / 958 posts
Have you tried drinking water and laying down? Supposedly, that will stop Braxton Hicks (and always worked for me). It never hurts to call your doctor.
honeydew / 7968 posts
@enjollah: @owlmom: i want to say i had like 4-6 each hour for 2 hours. i drank some water and i tried changing positions. i did have an appointment with the hospital today for a sonogram and i walked all the way from the (free) parking lot to the office (which takes about 10-15 minutes).... i tried to walk slowly. i'm wondering if that's what brought it on. i'm due end of march.
i didn't want to call last night, but i guess i'll call today! thanks, ladies.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
@tequiero21: hope everything is ok. keep us updated!
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