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What Causes Uterine Contractions During Pregnancy?

I am 28 weeks pregnant and recently experienced light spotting. Since then I have lost my plug and am experiencing braxton hicks every few minutes. My tummy has started to become painful and uncomfortable with the braxton hicks but I know theyre not actual contractions. This is my second baby. Is there something wrong? Should I go to hospital?
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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HI,
I have read your query & understood your query.
Actually at 28th week.. baby movements increase ( in 2nd pregnancy ).. so the muscles of uterus get stimulated frequently & Braxton hicks contractions increase in number.
Similarly, as the baby grows there is more stretching of uterus ..as a result cervical secretions tend to increase.
* Still 2 of your symptoms bother me. spotting you had & also pain with Braxton hicks. Braxton hicks contractions are not painful any time.( it can be some problem with amniotic fluid/ decent of baby down & may cause premature delivery.)
* So I advise you to to your treating gynecologist , get examined & start with the treatment advised.
Thanks.
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What Causes Uterine Contractions During Pregnancy?

HI, I have read your query & understood your query. Actually at 28th week.. baby movements increase ( in 2nd pregnancy ).. so the muscles of uterus get stimulated frequently & Braxton hicks contractions increase in number. Similarly, as the baby grows there is more stretching of uterus ..as a result cervical secretions tend to increase. * Still 2 of your symptoms bother me. spotting you had & also pain with Braxton hicks. Braxton hicks contractions are not painful any time.( it can be some problem with amniotic fluid/ decent of baby down & may cause premature delivery.) * So I advise you to to your treating gynecologist , get examined & start with the treatment advised. Thanks.