I have been having some menstrual-like cramps this afternoon. They are just dull, not painful. Could these be Braxton Hicks? I don't know what those should feel like.

Any ideas?

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Sounds like braxton hicks to me, mine started up frequently around 25 weeks with all of my pregnancies. If you are having more than 4 per hour, drink some water and lie on your left side for a while (if you can). Dehydration and sometimes excessive movement can start them up.
Monica

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Sounds like it. I didn't notice them when I was PG with my boys; but then again I was so naive about pregnancy in general back then and didn't pay much attention to what my body did. I did notice them when PG with Ava.

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I do know that I need to drink more water, so maybe that will help. Thanks!

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Personally if it's a dull pain I think it sounds more like ligament stretching (what my OB calls liagmentus). I had that kind of pain just last week for about 3 days. To me BH are more like you would expect them to be - they come and go. Regardless, drinking water and laying on your left side will make you feel better.

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B&H's are when your belly hardens like a rock for a little bit, then goes away. It doesn't involve any cramps. Sounds more like lower ligament stretching.

Btw, Drinking more water helps tons.

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I agree with the ligaments stretching. I get achy pains along the lower sides of my uterus alot - feels sort of like contractions (not braxton hicks) but only on the sides. It's actually pretty miserable.

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I think it is most probably ligament stretching. Try getting off your feet for a while and drinking lots of water!!

I agree- seems like ligaments stretching and what not- I get that crampy feeling too!!

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Ryann Addison 05-09-2008

Thanks ladies, I guess I still haven't experienced BH yet then!

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