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Contractions after exercise
What do Braxton Hicks contractions feel like? SOMETHING strange happens every time I get on a treadmill or stationary bike. It feels like my tummy is very full and it gets really hard. It is uncomfortable, but not painful. My doctor has told me not to do these exercises anymore if they are causing contractions.
You did not mention how far along your pregnancy is, but women usually don't experience Braxton Hicks contractions until the second trimester and they seem to increase in frequency in the third. As you exercise, the uterine muscle fibres are stimulated and it contracts. I would not categorically stop exercising, however, unless you are having the associated symptoms or are spotting or are at risk of premature labour. Any risks would include a history of premature labour, any cervical changes, sexually transmitted diseases, advancing maternal age, hypertension or other maternal diseases, substance use and abuse and a multiple baby pregnancy.
Try resting on your side after every exercise period. The contractions should subside within a few minutes. If they don't or if you experience any of the other symptoms or you are at risk of premature labour, I would recommend you don’t use the biking or treadmill exercises.
Good luck.
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