Pressure in uterus and back

[kerrybennysmama]

I am almost 17 weeks pregnant with my second child. For the past two days I am feeling a lot of pressure in my uterus going into my lower back. Its not cramping but just pressure off and on. If I push on my stomach I can really feel my uterus right now and then I can feel it into my back. I just dont remember this with my first. Does anyone else have this and is it normal?

[AngelaB]

Could be braxton hicks contractions. I have had those quite early with this and the last pregnancy. I found that it is directly related to my hydration. If I havent been drinking enough, even though I dont feel dehydrated I get them.
Angela

[MCKH]

I've had some pressure on and off, but not the backache. It is probably just stretching but you should notify your ob or mw just to be sure. take care!

[starry_mama]

Sounds like Braxton Hicks to me.

[kerrybennysmama]

I tried drinking more water this evening and it seemed to feel better. So it may have been related to hydration.