Hey mamas! I have a question...FTM here so I am literally shooting in the dark. I am at the tail end…

I've had Braxton hicks contractions already, they basically feel like you did a boat load of situps in one go. your muscles just get super tight and uncomfortable. I'm gonna say that you could possibly be starting labor or your baby is getting into position.

Don't take my word for it tho

When I went to birthing class the teacher told me that a "real" contraction will tighten your whole stomach (meaning it goes all the way around) while Braxton hicks will just tighten the front. Also she told us you can tell if it is real labor contractions if you get up and walk around and it becomes more intense. If they subside then they are Braxton hicks.

@tea-chan, they are basically the same weather moving or sitting down. Appreciate your answer. The tightening seems to go all the way from the top to around my back, @arijane316

just trying to help :) I would say your starting labor then if it's all around

@nicole_jude, Sounds to me like what my birthing instructor considered the real deal! I haven't gotten to that point though. If it is, Good luck!

If they're getting more intense and not going away when you drink water or lay down I'd say it's labor

Sounds kinda like early contractions .. I'd say lay down and drink some water and call l&d