How soon can the Braxton Hicks things start.. And how can u tell if its those or just regular cramping.. Might be a…

I didn't feel any until yesterday (at 37 weeks!) so, it might depend on the person. You know the whole "every pregnancy is different" saying.

@erica_w14 true, I'm having really bad pains like cramps and tightening in my lower stomach and into my lower area and they're almost unbearable so I just was wondering if it was something I should be concerned about

18 weeks mine started. It is different for us all

@slewis1526 I've been having pelvic pain (like literally on my pelvic muscle/bone) for about 3-5 weeks now. It comes and goes, but it can be pretty intense sometimes. I seriously have only been able to lay down and barely get up to eat sometimes, but maybe you should visit an ER (they tend to move faster when you're farther along in your pregnancy). I'm hoping everything is ok though 😃

@erica_w14 thank you

@erica_w14 and I hope you feel better too I'm having a hard time eating also

@slewis1526 I know heating pads may help, or also a warm/hot (not too hot) towel. 😃 Or the warm/hot towel has definitely helped me with easing some of the pain.

@erica_w14 if I use a heating pad is there like a recommended amount of Time to use it..i try to avoid them cause been told they are bad to use while pregnant.. Not sure how true that is

@slewis1526 I read about them, but don't really remember. I didn't trust myself to not fall asleep lol, so I just used a warm towel. It a warm bath. Or one of those hot water bottles, but with warm water.

@erica_w14 oh yeah I don't trust myself either lol. Warm towel it is.

Hopefully it helps 😃

@erica_w14 thank you very much

@slewis1526 you're very welcome 😃

Heating pads are ok to use during pregnancy. I try not to keep mine on for longer than 15 to 20 minutes. It is all I can use for back pain or any pain since I don't take any meds.