Re: Can anyone please tell me the difference in feeling between ligament stretching and contractions?!

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Braxton Hicks are a little tricky for first-time moms to differentiate, and are sometimes what causes you some early dilation. They usually don't last very long (regular contractions are often 45 seconds to a minute in length).

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Jennifer

At Sun, 31 Aug 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Everyone tells me that contractions feel like menstrual cramps, but I've
>been having menstrual feeling cramps since implantation and was told
>they were ligament stretching.  Can ANYONE tell me the difference? I'm
>32 weeks and the doctor keeps asking if I've had any Braxton Hicks..
>have I or is it just ligament stretching I feel? ANY light anyone can
>shed on this would be GREATLY appreciated.

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