I had been having several occasions of Braxton Hicks around weeks 30 - 33 and lowered my activity level in response. However, in the few weeks since then, I have stopped having them. I'm wondering if this is ok/normal? Baby moves plenty throughout each day.
BH contractions are just exercise for your uterus. Not a sign of anything one way or another. Activity level of your baby is generally an indication of health, so since you have a lot of activity, everything seems fine. Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and here are prayers that everything goes smoothly!
Braxton Hicks are irregular, painless contractions that occur throughout prenancy, but most moms don't notice them until the third trimester, and as end of pregnancy draws near they usually become stronger and more frequent. I would just mention this to your doctor. I am sure everything is fine knowing that baby is active.
Could be you're just not feeling them. With my second, I could swear I never had any BH contractions. No need to stop your normal activities - BH contractions are just your body's way of getting organized for real labor. They are not premature labor, no worries there! Good luck with your labor and delivery!
completely normal, just wait real contractions are a doozy.
Very normal. As long as you can feel your baby continue to move several times through out the day, you are fine. Braxton hicks are just your uterus muscles getting ready for delivery since you are near the end of your PG.
Don't stop your activity level until directed by a doctor. Believe it or not, your activity level gets your lower abdomen muscles ready for the big day! You will have an easier labor and delivery that way!
Good luck!
Yeah.... I'm with everyone else. BH contractions aren't early contractions/labor so you don't need to lower your activity level. BH are just 'practice' contractions for your body. Furthermore, not everyone has BH contractions at all so no worries! When you are in labor, you'll want to move as much as possible to get things going and keep them going :)
Yes, mine slowed right now with my second. I then had a good two weeks where I had false labor 4 times before I actually went into labor.
Don't lower your activity level, though, just drink more water.
