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How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

(February 23rd) (rank 6th)

I was just talking to a woman who is having really bad back pain at 39 weeks, and was unsure whether it's the real thing or if she is just experiencing b/h contractions.

Here's a handy hint my mum taught me when I was pregnant:

If in doubt, take a bath. If they are b/h they should ease off a bit, and you should feel more relaxed. Also it will help with your backache.
But if it is the real thing, they will get stronger and you will know that this is definately it.
Keep in mind too that if your baby is breech you will feel most of the pain in your back. If you are in doubt it wont hurt to call your midwife or go down to your local hospital just in case. Never be afraid that the nurses will think you are just panicking over nothing - that's what their job is - to check whether you really are in labour or not. Good luck and enjoy your birth!

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| February 26th \| Kellzacar

Re: How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

Hi Mony,

Thanks for a great article BUT may I also suggest than any pain that has any regularity to it should be checked . .

My younger sister only had Braxton hicks pains with her last child . . She had been sent home because they were "only" Braxton Hicks . . . within 15 mins of being home my sister who was having her third child knew the hospital was wrong and made her partner take her back to the hospital . . On their way she dialed the midwifes on the phone and said she was coming back and they told her it was a waste . .

Next thing the midwifes heard was my sister yelling "I'm in the bloody car park and I'm pushing so get your ass down here" . . Needless to say my niece came into this world in the back of a station wagon while parked in the hospital car park . . All she had were annoying tingles which she was told were braxton hicks BUT she sure as hell knew they weren't when she had felt the head . .

The next day she spoke to the Dr's whom told her that ANY pain that is regular is labour and she'd had regular braxton hicks for two days . . . SO PLEASE GIRLS if its regular, get it checked even if it is only a braxton hicks!

Cheers Kellz

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| February 23rd \| Arna

Re: How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

Ladies, I know what Braxton Hicks Contractions are. At least I should! Baby #5 and all. I was just wondering how early other mums felt them as I'm only around 20 weeks and getting them. My others I was at least 24 weeks.

Thanks Mony, great advice, and yes, they did go away in the bath, except when I rolled over! Then it was like 'stop the womb, I want to get out!' from Puggle.! lol. Should have thrown the washing in too!

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| February 23rd \| MissKelly

Re: How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

It doesn't hurt to try this. Some of the greatest wonders have come from advice. Please let Arna know this. She was having some b/h and had question earlier

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	February 23rd \| whome

Re: How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

how soon did you get braxton hicks arnas xxxshar

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| February 23rd \| whome

Re: How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

i read something today in arnas blog asking about this great stuff xxxshar

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| February 23rd \| cazza

Re: How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

Mony i hope Arna Reads this Great advice as she has just how soon does one experience Braxton hicks..

xxx cazza

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| February 23rd \| monyq83

Re: How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

oh really? il try and find her and go tell her! thanks cazza

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| February 23rd \| monyq83

Re: How can I tell if its the real thing or just Braxton Hicks?

Aah cant find the blog! Help someone lol

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