Every woman labors differently but braxton hicks are painful and uncomfortable but they come irregular.Real Contractions come on as slight cramps or back ache and the pain just intensifies and the contractions get closer. Ususallu braxton hicks dont come until youre closer to the third trimester even tho they could still come earlier. if you are concerned you should always call your OB even if its nothing it always better to be safe. Kinda sounds like you may have a virus.

@msvanessa27, I apologize if this sounds rude, but at this moment I'm unable to just know the difference..

@kbrown91, I've only had one episode and I laid down and felt like I was going to throw up so I went to the bathroom, threw up, got up brushed my teeth, walked to the kitchen to cook, felt over the top pain like Gas or having to shit just 10x worse, went to the bathroom, got hot, sweaty, and felt like I was gunna pass out, threw up and had diarrhea at the same time. I'm sorry if this is gross but Its easier to be blunt and get the right answer then concealed and wonder. any idea?!

as of right now its just a little uncomfortable and I feel pressure.

trust me you will know the difference the pain intensity will be worse with real contractions...bh just make u uncomfortable

Braxton hicks usually dont last long and go away when you change positions or drink water. real contractions get more frequent and more painful no matter what you try.