Braxton Hicks Contractions or Labor Contractions? How to Tell the Difference
What do Braxton Hicks feel like? What does labor feel like? These are both very common questions pregnant women wonder. False labor can cause so much anxiety and many unnecessary trips to the hospital. Whether you have been pregnant before or not, it can honestly be difficult to tell the difference sometimes, but there are definitely things you can watch for to help you know if you are experiencing Braxton Hicks or if it's time to deliver your baby.
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0:00 Intro
0:51 What are Braxton Hicks Contractions.
1:19 What causes Braxton Hicks Contractions
2:47 Difference between Braxton Hicks Contractions and Labor
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About this video. If you have ever wondered when do Braxton hicks start, we will talk about that in this video. I will also talk about what Braxton contractions feel like, how to know when you are in labor, and what to do when your water breaks.
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I am 37 weeks, this is my first pregnancy. Two days ago I was bleeding bright red, I called my OBGYN and they told me to go to the hospital. The doctor checked blood, urine and contractions and said everything is fine I can go home. I was disappointed, I thought my baby girl was ready to come out😢. I am so tired, I just want to be done, my pregnancy journey has been very hard. Please pray for my safe delivery and a healthy baby girl and wishing you ladies safe delivery.
@ahopefulsysan9485
28 күн бұрын
I hope and pray that by this time you and your baby girl are together cherishing each moment 🥰
39 weeks and 3 days. This is my first pregnancy . This is literally the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. Very over it at this point. Never cried soo much in my life. Hurry up baby boy
@dahliarose8466
Жыл бұрын
Did you have your baby?
@randylawrence2528
Жыл бұрын
I relate so much 😭
@berniedelacruz4105
Жыл бұрын
My sister is currently going through this, seeing her cry makes me sad that's why I search for this video
@hahafuku2
Жыл бұрын
girl u an me both i’m 37 weeks at the end of this week n it’s my first too it’s the hardest thing your body will go through but it’s so worth every bit of discomfort 😂❤
@cjbear8051
Жыл бұрын
My 32 weeks of pregnancy and its my first pregnancy at 42 yrs old.. its very hard a lot..😢😢😢
First of all… for the first time moms … you’ll do fine! You got this! Don’t let negative thoughts or outside negativity get you. You got this!!! Second, I’m in my second trimester for my 3 child! I had 2 c-sections previously, not fun at all! So I’m going for a VBAC. Hence why I wanted to shoot out positivity 😊 We all got this!!
@DianaInThePink
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this
This is my first time being pregnant, I’m currently 37 weeks waiting for a baby boy🥺 it’s been so hard, this is all so new to me.I’ve been binge watching all your videos( with my partner as well😂) ever since I have found your channel and they have helped me soo much during these times. Thank you so much 🙏
@Careagean
Жыл бұрын
im 36 + 5 days with a boy as well :D! I hope things have been going smoothly on your end, I know im ready for it to be oooover lol
@MzAngie313
Жыл бұрын
This is my first time being pregnant as well and I will be 37 weeks tomorrow, I'm having a baby girl. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and I hope you have a safe delivery ❤
@MzAngie313
Жыл бұрын
@@Careagean I feel you about the being ready for it to be over part. I am super excited about my pregnancy and my baby cause it's my first, but I'm also ready to evict her so I can have my body back 😂
@shashannawilson5345
Жыл бұрын
Safe delivery my dear
@dawndoesnails
Жыл бұрын
Same 😫!!! I’m 31 weeks and he is my first baby. I have no friends where I have moved to so I feel like I’d be going on blind without these videos ❤ p.s you’re going to be an amazing Mum
I just gave birth to a healthy beautiful girl. Natural birth. 4th birth. All different. I watch this video trying to establish if my contractions are brexton or real. I taught they were brexton but no. When it became to painful I rushed to the hospital. I almost couldn't walk between contractions. I gave birth in 20 min. ❤️
31 weeks, and first-time mom. I love watching your videos. They help with a lot of my questions.
Thank you, I am 31 weeks pregnant I am always on this channel to learn and it has been so helpful to me and my baby
Currently 34 weeks pregnant with a baby girl (My first pregnancy). I have been watching your videos since I found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks. All of your videos are very informative and I love them.
Huge help! I’ve been doing my research and looking for answers cause my dr couldn’t/doesn’t explain much and this is the most brief explanation I’ve watched so far.
33 weeks and 3 days … been watching my girl Diana since week 12… now I’m onto the labor videos. Can’t wait to meet my baby boy 🤍 and Diana, I LOVE your videos. They have been so helpful and informational. My boyfriend and I watch the week by week videos together every week 😊🫶🏽
I'm 33 weeks and 4 days. This is my first pregnancy. I'm having a girl. I've watched just about every video of yours to do with pregnancy since I found out I was pregnant. They have been a huge help to me. xx
I’m 19 weeks pregnant. Been watching your videos since 7weeks. Very informative. Thank you very much
I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant with my first baby, a little boy. I just experienced Braxton Hicks for the first time during family Christmas dinner. This video was so helpful thank you.
Omg i was never that early and thats exactly what i wanted to know, thank you so much, i come each week to know more about my first pregnancy. Currently in 32 weeks💕
I delivered my second born at 40 weeks and 2 days. Healthy baby boy, thanks for all the great info you give in yours videos. Definitely reduced my anxiety.
29 weeks, love watching your week updates so watching everything else you put out 😃
@fighttheevilrobots3417
Жыл бұрын
I'm 29 weeks too! 😃
Everytime I freak out about my Braxton hicks I come and watch this video. I’m almost 33 weeks with my first baby and this pregnancy has been very difficult. Thank you so much for your channel.
Thanks I am 36 weeks pregnant your videos help a lot
What brought me here is that I'm 38 weeks and 1 day. First time mom and I have no clue what contractions are supposed to feel like. But I do keep getting period-like cramps. Have been all day.
I'm 26 weeks and this is my first baby so your videos are very helpful thank you
I am 33 weeks and 1 day today with our first baby. I love watching your videos throughout my journey. Thank you for all the information and suggestions.
@DianaInThePink
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
My first pregnancy I’m 29 weeks and 3 days , love watching ur videos I pray for safe delivery 😊😊
This video came right on time! I’m 38 weeks tomorrow! Been watching your weekly videos ever since I found out I was expecting! It’s been so helpful! Thank you ❤
@shashannawilson5345
Жыл бұрын
Safe delivery my dear
@amberkhokhar2274
Жыл бұрын
Omg me too!!! Due Oct 15th!
@deswynishmael7236
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Hey fellow 38 weekers. I'm due Oct 14th. Have a safe delivery sisters.
@danielladipol4229
Жыл бұрын
I’m due the 14th too! So ready to meet my baby :)
First pregnancy, almost 16 weeks along with a baby boy 😊 your videos have been very helpful!!
Super pregnant with twins, and watching with the hubby. Had a Braxton Hicks and needed help explaining what it was. Thanks
Omg Finally a video on this that i actually understand because shes Clear!! ❤❤❤❤
39 weeks! Waiting for this thing to start, thanks for your videos!
38 weeks today. This is perfect timing!
I’m 20, a type one diabetic and 29 weeks pregnant with my first. This has been such an emotional journey , your videos have been helping me so so much ❤
@asiabradley6502
10 ай бұрын
I’m in the same boat diabetic and 29 weeks and I’m 25 but with my second was 20 with my first induced though at 36 weeks
I watched your week by week videos since I was 5 weeks pregnant it was very exciting to know what's going on with my baby since it was my first pregnancy i was very scared your videos were a lifesaver and very educational I gave birth to my son on may 27th thank you for providing such good content. ❤️
@carolineurena8509
Жыл бұрын
The Baby Center app shows you week by week growth and has a lot of good articles and tools! It's free 🙌 I love it!
@geetikaharmukh6434
Жыл бұрын
@@carolineurena8509 thank you i will definitely check it out.
36 weeks now 😊 eagerly waiting for the baby! Could happen anytime! Thank you for all your help through these videos , they are so helpful and informative!!
@MEGGY336
Жыл бұрын
Hows baby ?
First pregnancy, 39 weeks tomorrow. I’m super anxious to watch your videos all at once however I wait until whatever weeks I am to watch that specific video. Having a lot of Braxton Hicks lately, back pain every now and then, No bloody show 😢😢really hope I’ll be having a natural birth. Thanks alot for your videos love from 🇯🇲🇯🇲
39 weeks..random but I love how your eye shadow matches your shirt and hair! Very warm, gorgeous!! Thank you for this information can’t wait for this baby boy to come 😊
I am in my 28 weeks… I am soooo ready to meet my baby 🥹 can’t wait and I hope these three months go by fast ☺️ wishing everyone a healthy delivery ❤
30weeks 5days I love your videos I watched them with my first son and now with my second thank you so much 🥰💕
I'm 38 weeks pregnant and first pregnancy with a baby boy as well... my pregnancy has been easier than I've seen other women going through a lot of symptoms ... but its so scary for me thinking that I'm close to labor soon and having to go through that pain... its harder to sleep now or even getting up... but im so happy because we are all so excited to meet him... your videos have helped ease my thoughts 😊... so hopefully everything comes out well in a couple of weeks more
@lindacaudill3043
5 ай бұрын
I pray you had a great birth.
Great timing 🎉 today is my due date with my first pregnancy
Hii this is my first pregnancy & I am currently 35 weeks 4 days, my baby is 7 pounds 10 ounces and have had the gut feeling that she is going to come early. My pregnancy has been very healthy(: Thank you for your informational videos they are sooo helpful
Thank you! This was a very informative video! ❤
i’m not pregnant but i am an emergency medical responder student and my birth was very tough for both me and my mom so learning extra about OGBYN calls and emergencies is very near and dear to my heart both as a medic and a woman ❤️❤️
I’m currently 36 weeks pregnant 🤰 we are so excited to meet our baby boy 👶🏻💙 ☺️
This video was so informative thank you. I'm currently 25 weeks
I’m 38 weeks today with my second. So excited to meet our new addition sometime soon
Hi this is my first baby 32 weeks pregnant and have been watching all of your video and it's very helpful to me I am using my sister in law tablet to text you
FTM and My due date is today (4/20/2023), but I've been having early labor contractions since Tuesday. Not dilating at all yet! I've been watching your videos all year and now as a way to keep myself preoccupied! Best wishes to all the mommas out there! Looking forward to meeting my baby girl. 🤗🤗
@DianaInThePink
Жыл бұрын
You are almost there. You could very well be in labor as I'm typing this. It's going to be amazing, I'm so excited for you. 💜💜💜
@julietchinonye3913
Жыл бұрын
Lovely video . I am a first time mum ,I have been having recurrent contraction for almost 3days on and off .39wks and 3days .I was checked last Wednesday and told os is closed yet contractions on and off . Wondering if it's true labour pls
34 weeks and it’s my first pregnancy. I can’t wait for baby to arrive 💃🏽
I will be 33 weeks with di/di twin boys, these videos are so helpful as I can go into labor at any time, really hope I can go to 37 weeks.
It my first baby I am having a boy I am so happy to meet my baby boy pry for all of you guys how a pregnant for a save and great delivery 🤰🙏
I’m 35wks with my first baby! I’m so excited I just hope the next few weeks fly by quickly! I just want to hold my boy 💚
Very useful.. thank you
I watched this video around 4am on my due date while timing my contractions. My baby was born just before 7pm!
My due date is tomorrow! Anxiously waiting for my baby boy 💙
I’m 37 weeks this is my second child. Waiting my baby girl I can’t wait To meet her ❤ thanks for your advice
Currently 39 weeks pregnant 🤰🏻, and we are so ready to met babygirl .
@DianaInThePink
Жыл бұрын
So excited for you. She'll be arriving any day now
@joyluckytv8718
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations me too i am 39 weeks today
@noelinewaswa9606
Жыл бұрын
39 + 1 but nothing sofar 3rd baby
With my first, I put off going to the hospital because the contractions were not stopping me in my tracks. I could handle the pain . By the time I got to the hospital I was 6cm dilated. I’m due in January with my second so hopefully it’ll be a similar scenario 😅
I’m 39 weeks and 4 days and the pain I’m feeling is so real!
im 24 weeks and i just saw this video on my feed and thought it would be a good idea to watch it
Thank you for the explanation of the differences as this is my first pregnancy. And I am about 25 wks.
I'm gonna be exactly 20 weeks tomorrow 😇 It's my first baby and it's a boy 🥰 I'm trying to enjoy every moment of it and I can't wait to see him 🥺😍
Thanks Diana your videos taught me a lot I had my braxton hicks at 39 weeks I did my exercises as per your advise and I got my baby at 40 weeks it really helped me alot coz I laboured for a few hours
Thanks for this, pregnant mommy over here
I'm 31 weeks and 3 days, this my fifth baby but I forgot what a real contraction and false one feel like. Thank you for this video ❤❤❤❤
I’m here because it is our first pregnancy and she’s 36 weeks, having Braxton-Hicks right now and I wanted to understand more about it and how to know when she’s going into labour. 4 more weeks for our baby girl💞
I'm 30 weeks 🎉. I have been having Braxton Hicks since 20 weeks. I thought it was just stretching pain. I brushed it off 😂. I'm super proud of myself
Almost 36 weeks and I’ve been dealing with horrible Prodromal labor since September 7th. Been having very painful contractions that last hours and hours and are 3-5 mins apart every single day sometimes multiple times per day. Only for them to putter out and be sent home. I’m extremely exhausted! So, my OB prescribed me Percocet and Ambien the past week and I’ve finally have been able to tolerate the contractions and get some much needed sleep! They took out my cerclage at 33 weeks in hopes that it would calm down my irritated cervix and uterus. But nope! None of the medications they gave me in the hospital helped either nor did I tolerate them well. I do have a genetic connective tissues disease called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, type 3. (Spreading awareness!) And because of this rather painful disease, I don’t process pain the same as others do. It is absolutely ok to seek help if you need it and none of us should be made to feel bad by others for needing help when this crap goes on way too long! Pregnancy and labor isn’t a cookie cutter situation. Oh my doctor has been checking my cervix twice per week and I have scar tissue from the cerclage that’s preventing my cervix from fully dilating. He said at 39 weeks or when I go into true labor he’ll massage the scar tissue and I’ll probably dilate to 4-5 immediately! Currently I’m 1cm and 90% effaced. Welcoming Alessandra Nicolette on Halloween 🎃 or sooner!
That is wonderful to know about this I’m 28 weeks pregnant
I'm currently 35weeks pregnant and excited for my baby.But at the same time I'm nervous for my delivery that how it progresses.Love to all mom to be
Im 37 weeks and had two actual contractions last night. Worst pain ever 😅 nervous anticipating true labor I didn’t think it would hurt so much! Excited to meet my baby boy soon though♥️
@skinnieme07
11 ай бұрын
How are you and baby boy?! 😍 Did he come at 37 weeks after those contractions you had? I had my first baby (girl) 37w 4d. I’m on my 3rd now. Another girl. I’ll be 30w tomorrow! I had a boy second and he didn’t want to come out. Lol! I actually had to be induced with him two days before his due date cuz my blood pressure was too high and I was swollen like a balloon! I’m hoping this pregnancy is smooth and maybe she can come out a little earlier like my first born perfectly healthy and done “baking”! Lol!!
I’m currently 6 1/2 months pregnant and I love your videos. #NewSub❤❤❤
I'm 32 weeks and 6 days pregnant today and I'm experiencing lower back to the front pain😢 and it's getting more frequent even if I try to rest and drink plenty of water, I will be visiting my ob tomorrow, praying to keep my baby inside a little longer 🙏
@Sha_lette
Жыл бұрын
❤ hope all is well with you and your little one God bless you!
37 weeks just a waiting game nowwww😩 can’t wait to meet my lil man
I am 38 weeks +2 pregnant of my first baby, and I start feeling some pressure in my pelvic sometimes but not intense. I watch your video for making sure that I am doing the right thing, waiting because I was told if don't I see any bloody discharge or having severe cramps and contractions to not head to the hospital otherwise I will be sent back home. Thanks for this video, it was very helpful.
@medinatmustafa2489
Жыл бұрын
Same to me..am 38wks 2days,am having pressure in my pelvic..
I’m being induced next Wednesday, this is my first baby and I was a little nervous but you’ve definitely helped ease that anxiety! ❤️❤️
@DianaInThePink
Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to help😀
@carolanncole3889
Жыл бұрын
Same!! Safe delivery ❤
Thanks for this! Currently 27 weeks pregnant and experienced Braxton hicks today that went away after drinking water and laying down 😊
@DianaInThePink
Жыл бұрын
So happy to help. 😃
This was the last video I watched at 39 weeks next morning I had really bad contractions had my baby October 2, 2022 ❤ she is now 3 months old
I'm 35 weeks with my first. I'm having a little girl and can't wait to meet her. And just want to know about things I may or may not experience
Came across your channel last month and since then I've been watching and got to learn many things. It's my first pregnancy 37+1, my baby is moving alot and my tummy hurts. Don't know if I should be worried or not!?
Hello Diana Pink, I'm very thankful to you I personally appreciate learned alot since from my first trimester I had a baby boy healthy Thankful to firstly God (Allah) and You Teached me and give me fully good helpful lessons to gain knowledge God Bless you abundantly Aameen!🤲👍💯🤗💕
@DianaInThePink
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words😀 and congratulations in tour baby boy
I’m currently 31 weeks with surrogate baby ❤ I never experienced Braxton hicks and this is my 3rd pregnancy
32 weeks and 1 day and def feeling Braxton Hicks Contractions baby number 2 and another girl 💕
I'm 39 weeks and I'm so ready to meet my baby girl ❤❤❤
I am 36 weeks, first baby, but I came here because I had super bad pain felt like I was going into labor. But I walked and stuff it went away, now I am just watching the timeline.
23 weeks and five days. First time being pregnant. 😊
36wks and I’ve been getting really strong Braxton Hicks for awhile. I had a cervical check at my last appointment and I just knew I would be dilated… I wasn’t😂 So I’m patiently waiting.
I’m 40 weeks and 5 days, this is the first baby of my husband and I. I have an induction scheduled for tomorrow evening. Love your videos! ❤
@DianaInThePink
Жыл бұрын
Prayers for a safe and healthy delivery. You will love being a mommy.
@NdiEmilia
Жыл бұрын
Me to am 40 weeks 4 day
@NdiEmilia
Жыл бұрын
I pray for safe delivery
34 weeks and 2 days, first baby. I started feeling pain in my back last night, and it got worse but as soon as I got up this morning I felt fine. I started thinking it was just from me pushing myself at work...
39 weeks 🎉 today. Let’s go ❤baby girl.
Starting with 38 weeks 😅 so nervous and excited
Second time around is definitely different. I’m due May 10th. With this pregnancy I have been feeling the Braxton hicks
Not pregnant, just really love learning about this stuff 😆
@yanitsavelinova5026
Жыл бұрын
Maybe u need to get pregnant dear 😃🙈💞
@ashleymcvicker8850
Жыл бұрын
@@yanitsavelinova5026 yes! I'm working on it lol
Having my 5th c section on Thursday! Been having some strong contractions this is the first time ever i been through these!!!
I’m 20+5 and I think I’ve started to feel Braxton hicks. I’m watching videos like these to get more understanding so I can tell if it’s bh or not.
First baby over here. 22 weeks 1 day 😊
first baby at 35 years old with baby girl is 32 weeks today and very nervous and happy all at the same time
Im 29weeks pregnancy and since ive came into my third trimester I realized that the braxton hicks hurts when I get them. Usually it was just tightening but as I move closer to due dates I realized that the braxton hicks hurts more now.
I’m 31 weeks and can’t stop having labor dreams
STM 25 weeks. First is two years old. My first pregnancy I didn’t experience Braxton Hicks but I think I might be experiencing them this time. Hope this video helps thanks!😊
Hi Diana. Please may you do a video about Deep Vein Thrombosis during pregnancy?
Hello! I’m currently 33 weeks pregnant with my first baby.
I'm 37 weeks with my baby boy, and this is my first pregnancy