They can be painful. My first pregnancy they weren't. And they went away when getting hydrated or changing position. Second pregnancy they were a little painful the further I got. This is my third and I can tell I'm going to have back labor because I get the tummy tightening but it also goes to my back and hurts really bad.
Oh ok. thanks. I have no idea what my cervix is doing. my midwife said that checking too early and too frequently can cause early delivery and increase the risk of infection. I think I've been having BH for the past few days. is this an indication of labor coming soon?