Braxton Hicks at 27 weeks

Question

Has any mommy experienced Braxton Hicks before 3rd trimester? Kinda worried if Ill get preterm labour. Ive been feeling it since a month ago (since abt 24 weeks). Feels very early to have this right now at 27 gg to 28 weeks cz for my 1st pregnancy, I only felt it aft 33 or 34 weeks and I dont rmbr it to feel this tight with some back pain. Now at 27 weeks, Im getting more of it, not regular. Consulted my doctor and he prescribed me a medicine to reduce contractions and explained to us abt the risk of preterm labour. I just went for my glucose test, not sure of the results yet. Scared Ill have GD too cz tt will also increase my risk of preterm birth.

Vô danh · Answer

Braxton Hicks in the second trimester is actually more common than people think, it can happen from around 20 weeks onwards, especially in subsequent pregnancies, so you're not alone in experiencing it earlier this time. The key thing I've heard is that true Braxton Hicks usually eases off when you rest, change position, or drink water, whereas real contractions tend to stay regular and don't let up no matter what you do, so that's a useful thing to watch for. The back pain alongside the tightening is worth monitoring closely though, and since your doctor has already prescribed medication to reduce contractions and flagged the preterm risk, that tells me he's taking it seriously, which is actually reassuring in a way. One mum I know was told to track whether the tightenings come more than four times in an hour, and to head in if they do, rather than waiting it out at home. You're already in good hands with your doctor keeping an eye on things, but if anything feels different or the frequency picks up, do loop back with your OB or specialist rather than wait for the next scheduled visit.