What do they feel like? I think I've had some. My books say it's normal after 20 weeks. Anyone have any ideas on that?
Elizabeth
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Theyre basically painless but your belly gets really tight and hard. They're normal and usually less common with a first baby. I dont remember ever having them with my son but I got them alot this pregnancy. Just one thing to look out for, if you get them constantly, like all day long or a few times an hour, you may be dehydrated, which is obviously not good for you or the baby. So just be sure you make a mental note of that just in case. I didnt know that until it happened to me. Generally though, they're just your uterus 'practicing' for the real deal.
HTH
MSCJLK
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It feels like the top of your belly is really tight... i got alot of them if i did alot of walking or did not drink alot of water. I did noyt know what they were un till someone told me...
jennjohn17
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I was wondering about them myself. I dont think I have had any. You would know if you did, right?
Elizabeth
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You'd know. Your belly gets really really tight AND you'd know the difference between them and real contractions, which is a common question.
