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Re: BH contractions

From: James Wang, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:44:15 -0600 (CST)


At Mon, 28 Jan 2002, anon wrote: >
>This is going to sound like a dumb question, but oh well.
>
>I was wondering about Braxton-Hicks. Since I am 19 weeks, is my uterus
>center above the bikini line?

It is just below the belly button.

>I have been having some slight pains today that are above the bikini
>line, but a little more to the left. It doesn't feel like the usual
>pulling pain, though.
>
>Does this sound like Braxton-Hicks or something else? Will I know when I
>am having BH?
>

Sounds like round ligament pain, but check with your ob.

>Thank you.

--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.




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