can i feel contractions in my upper stomach?
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Contractions. True labor contractions typically start at the top of the uterus, causing an intense tightening sensation that becomes progressively more painful. A woman who feels contractions beginning in the top of the abdomen may be going into labor. Call a medical professional straight away.
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Introduction. Braxton Hicks contractions are sporadic contractions and relaxation of the uterine muscle. Sometimes, they are referred to as prodromal or “false labor" pains. It is believed they start around 6 weeks gestation but usually are not felt until the second or third trimester of the pregnancy.
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While they can be uncomfortable, Braxton-Hicks contractions do not typically cause pain. Location of discomfort: A woman tends to feel real contractions throughout the abdomen and lower back, and the pain can spread to the legs. Braxton-Hicks contractions usually only cause discomfort in the front of the abdomen.
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You at 23 weeks pregnant A few women start feeling Braxton Hicks contractions from around now. These are 'practice' contractions, and feel a bit like a band of muscle tightening across your belly. Some women feel them later.
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Round Ligament Pain Vs. But, this type of abdominal pain and sometimes spasms can feel similar to menstrual cramping, which is a sign of preterm labor. Round ligament pains may come on suddenly with movement and may be sharp, or they can stick around and feel dull and achy.
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Contractions steadily increase in strength. Where do you feel the pain? Contractions are usually only felt in the front of the abdomen or pelvic region. Contractions usually start in the lower back and move to the front of the abdomen.
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Tummy twinges, pinching and pulling Some women experience feelings inside their stomachs in the early stages of pregnancy that replicate the sensation of their muscles being pulled and stretched. Sometimes referred to as 'abdominal twinges', these tingles are nothing to worry about.
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If you touch your abdomen, it feels hard during a contraction. You can tell that you're in true labor when the contractions are evenly spaced (for example, five minutes apart), and the time between them gets shorter and shorter (three minutes apart, then two minutes, then one).
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Stomach pain is a common pregnancy complaint. Some people report pain in the upper stomach or upper abdomen during their third trimester. This pain may be sharp and shooting or a dull ache. Many of the causes of upper abdominal pain are harmless, but feeling intense pain here can signal a serious problem.
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Mild stomach cramps are common around ten weeks pregnant (they usually feel milder than period cramps), and they're often described as a slight tugging sensation in your abdomen. That's your uterus beginning to stretch as it grows at an exponential rate.
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Some women describe Braxton Hicks contractions as tightening in their belly that comes and goes. Many say they feel like mild menstrual cramps. Braxton Hicks contractions may be uncomfortable, but they don't cause labor or open your cervix.
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Early real labor contractions could feel like strong menstrual cramps, stomach upset or lower abdominal pressure. Pain could be in the lower abdomen or both there and the lower back, and it could radiate down into the legs.
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You feel stronger, more frequent contractions Contractions are an early sign of active labor — except when they aren't. You can experience Braxton Hicks contractions (or "practice contractions") for weeks and even months before delivery.
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Braxton Hicks contractions may be uncomfortable, but they don't cause labor or open your cervix. Unlike true labor, Braxton Hicks contractions: Usually aren't painful. Don't have a regular pattern.
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Where do you feel labor contractions? You may feel pain in just the lower abdomen or in the lower back and abdomen, and the pain may radiate down the legs, particularly the upper thighs.
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Where do you feel the contractions? With true labor, the pain tends to begin high in your abdomen, radiating throughout your entire abdomen and lower back, or visa versa. In the case of false labor the contractions are often concentrated in the lower abdomen and groin.
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Stomach tightening may start early in your first trimester as your uterus grows. As your pregnancy progresses, it may be a sign of a possible miscarriage in the early weeks, premature labor if you aren't due yet, or impending labor. It can also be normal contractions that don't progress to labor.