Anyone experience this?

[Oakenfoldgrl]

I'm just about 26 weeks and I've started to get the BH contractions, not a lot, but some. When I do I feel like the air is just being sucked out of me. I get so short of breath and then when it stops I feel better. I had it with DS but never asked my OB about it. Is it something I should worry about or is it fairly normal?

[mlschwie]

I had braxton hicks very early (around 20 weeks) in my second pregnancy and unfortunately they caused my cervix to begin dilating early and my water broke at 31 weeks. I kept telling my OB about them but they kept blowing it off as if it was okay and that I shouldn't worry. I would definately consult with your doctor...especially if they feel like air is being sucked out of you... That doesn't sound like a mild contraction. Strong contractions can cause your cervix to dilate early and/or your water to break too early.

[LisaS]

It is normal but i would suggest going to get checked out for safety sake.

[sol4cole]

if it is effecting your breathing then i would get checked out. i have them too and finally had an ultra sound today. cervix was still closed :) but my amnioticfluid was low. so it is worth persueing

[DecemberBaby]

Check with your MD and get an NST. You could be contracting more than you know especially if some are hurting that bad!

[mfirst]

I would check with your doc...I had early BH with my second - I ended up going into full-blown labor at 30, 34 and 35 weeks. When it happened again at 36 weeks, they delivered my son. I was put on "modified" activity at 20 weeks when I started feeling the BH and was carefully monitored from that point on.