Never had braxton hicks contractions?

[ann_of_loxley]

I never had these with my son.
I am only 28 weeks and a few days now - but have yet to have any this time around either.

Anyone else never get them?

Is that normal? lol

[Chryseis]

I can't speak for normalcy, but I've never had any BH contractions, either. None in my first two pregnancies, and none in this one yet (30 weeks).

[snoopy5386]

never felt one with DD. I think I *may* have felt one or two this time around, but I'm really not sure. BTW, you are having them, you just can't feel them.

[poorlittlefish]

I got a ton in my last pregnancy, starting around 20wks but then never made any changes to my cervix and my labor was only 6 hours long. I like to think that it was "toning" up my uterus to shoot that baby out in no time

I am 19 weeks pregnant with #2 right now and iI have been feeling them for a few weeks. My OB is keeping an eye on them but I feel them several times per day.

[lunarlady]

I never felt any, although I suppose my uterus was all toned up because I have a 5 hour labor with DD! Having had the real deal, I guess I'm glad I didn't get a random practice one in the weeks leading up to labor.

[staceychev]

Never had any with first pregnancy. Had them about a two weekends ago on a day where I pushed myself too hard and didn't drink enough water, but that was the first time this pregnancy (32 weeks?).

[proudmama4]

Never had them w/ my 1st. Started having them this pregnancy at around 12 weeks (twin pregnancy). Be glad! They can hurt!

[ann_of_loxley]

Originally Posted by snoopy5386

never felt one with DD. I think I *may* have felt one or two this time around, but I'm really not sure. BTW, you are having them, you just can't feel them.

This could be true...I was't feeling the real contractions either when I went into labour with my DS. (of course - by 6-7cm I was in for a section...so I don't know how it might have been after that!)....

Am so looking forward to the home birth of this baby! I can't wait!

[JennTheMomma]

I never had any with my first son, but I did have them with this pregnancy.

[strawberryprincess]

I never noticed any during my first pregnancy. I didn't have any noticable bh with #2 til about 37weeks, then I contracted nearly every day for several hours at a time. He was born at 41.5weeks. I've been experiencing them since about 28weeks this time around. I think you notice them, or they are stronger the more pregnancies you have.

[_betsy_]

2 normal, healthym, uneventful PGs, never had any BH.

With both PG, I never had any PG symptoms (other than a slight food aversion in the beginning, and fatigue in the first trimester with DD2 but i had a toddler to chase around at that time), no complications, etc.

I apparently efface and dilate for a month or so before labor really begins. I make it to 100% effaced and 4-5 cms dilated without ever feeling a thing. Seriously, not even a twinge, no cramping, etc. But when the water breaks, look OUT! That baby is coming, and FAST! I've had 2 babies, and have been in labor less than 3 hours, total.

[Thalia]

Never had any with my first. Asked my midwife about it and she said it was quite possible to never feel a BH contraction and not to worry about it.