period type pains.... are they braxton hicks?

[PhoebeLaura]

I'm 30 weeks and the last couple of days have experienced a few sharp stabbing, crampy pains, very like period pains. They only last for 10 seconds or so. Could these be braxton hicks or just another inexplicable pregnancy twinge? I'm not worried, just curious. As you've probably guessed, this is my first .

[bethoo]

could be ligaments stretching? i ma 30 weeks too! why not join us on the oct thread?
sounds like it could be BH though, i have yet to experience any and thsi is my second!

[belgo]

With braxton hicks your whole bump feels hard and stretched. Not really sharp or stabbing pain though - sounds more like it could be stretching ligaments. Although with my first pregnancy I found braxton hicks very hard to identify.

Mention it to your midwife.

[caramelbunny]

Agree with belgo that it's worth mentioning to your midwife. In my last pregnancy I dismissed pains I was having as Braxton Hicks but was actually early labour. Not trying to alarm you but there's no point you sitting around worrying when midwife could give reassurance.

[PhoebeLaura]

will do, thanks!