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When is the earliest point you can feel Braxton Hicks (practice) contractions?

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From Wikipedia:

Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as false labour or practice contractions are sporadic uterine contractions that usually start around 6 weeks however are not usually felt until the second trimester or third trimester of pregnancy

With my twin pregnancy, I was having them at about 28 weeks but I didn't even realize it until my doctor pointed it out to me. I have heard that for subsequent pregnancies you tend to recognize them alot earlier and can notice them early in your second trimester.

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Shannon's answer matches what I've heard. However, if you're experiencing them, double check they really are Braxton Hicks. (Some things to look out for here). I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks without realizing it at first because the contractions were painless and I thought real contractions had to hurt, especially for the first child. I almost didn't call my doctor because I thought I was just being paranoid. Fortunately, everything turned out okay in the end and my baby was delivered at 40 weeks.

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I start noticing minor contractions around week 32.

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I didn't have any braxton hicks with either pregnancy or i didnt feel them. I just had very lively babies that squirmed alot.

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that's me, too! :) – Artemis Nov 10 at 3:44
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I never really felt them or did not notice them. My baby was very active and would kick a lot.

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Most people notice them more (and earlier) as they have more babies. A first time mom probably wouldn't notice them until 30 weeks or later. Funny story, though: my mother discovered that she was pregnant with her fourth child when she realized she was having braxton hicks contractions. She was only about 8 or 10 weeks along. :)

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