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How many hard contractions?

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SabGuest ·
Hi! I was wondering how many hard contractions a day is normal? I'm 35 weeks pregnant and I feel like I'm having quite a lot of hard contractions. For example, tonight while watching TV on the couch, I counted 8 in 2 hours.

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  1. mom Guest #2

    Hey Sab,
    I think it doesn't matter that much how many hard contractions you have as long as they don't hurt. If you're worried anyway, maybe give your gynecologist a call for a check-up? I did that too when I was 34 weeks pregnant (I did have slight pain with the hard contractions) and it turned out I had a shortened cervix. Often, hard contractions are also a sign that you've done a bit too much during the day, so try to rest a bit more.
    Wishing you lots of success with your pregnancy! xxx
  2. Ls Guest #3

    Hi there!

    I've also been having really strong contractions for a long time. At 32 weeks, I had bleeding and the monitor showed that my uterus was indeed very irritable. So I got some medication for a few weeks.

    Now I'm 37 weeks and still having hard contractions. I think you just have to accept it. But I do recommend checking your cervix and amniotic fluid levels, and monitoring the contractions on the monitor.

    Good luck!

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