Panic attack ..... real contraction or braxton hicks is attacking me??

Sekarang, aku dlm week 33 ke 34...peh lagi 6 minggu sebelum, due date aku.But dlm last week adalah aku kene attack false contraction a.k.a "Braxton Hicks contractions".  Berpeluh-peluh dan cuak jugaklah time tu, dah lah duduk sorang2 kat umah ( biasalah hubby koja jauh..parent pon jauh.. kadang2 rasa mcm aku nie dok study kat oversea lagi kot ).

Macam  mana pengalaman kene 'attack' tu..ok here how it's goes..biasalah hari isnin adalah hari 'penat' aku kat uni sbb ada kelas awal pagi dan lunch time lak ada lab kene monitor. So time lab tu aku kene lah naik turun lab guna tangga..so akibatnya aku amat penat hari tu dan aku blk awal nak rehat.

Kat umah dlm duk baring2 tiba2 perut jadi senak mcm nak 'pupu' lps tu rasa perut dok memulas mcm mai period pain, eh pegang perut, perut tegang ja...lps tu sakit berhenti..but in next 5-7 minutes mai blk sakit tu..( well x sakit actually more to senak )..pusing dlm  1 minutes ++ then berhenti.(masa nie aku pegang hp dan time it , well itu yg buku cakap kalau sakit time it ).. the cycle continues for half hours..berpeluh2 aku..call kawan nak mintak tolong..but kawan lak x angkat call..dlm hati dok berdoa dan selawat ja...then call kwn yg penah dah beranak 2 kali..aku explained mcm mn sakit aku nie..dier cakap " well shieela that normal, it's not contraction but if you have the same pain until 2 hours then better go to hospital "..

Lepas tu aku google lah "false contraction " sbb aku rasa aku penah baca yg cakap kalau sakit mcm nie minum air dan jalan..ok, dlm webside kata "the only option to differentiate between false or real contraction is by drink water and change position.. so bangunlah mak buyung nie pi dapur pi minum air dan jalan2 dlm umah...Allhamdullilah after few minutes , sakit dah mula surut...

Even though it is  false contraction but, for me the hikmah yang adalah..
"puan shieela sila mula pack beg utk ke hospital dan letak buku merah ekau dlm beg tu sbb who know next time it's not false one..


Here a bit notes regards to " braxton hicks contraction"

What Do Braxton Hicks Contractions Feel Like?

Some women describe Braxton Hicks contractions as tightening in the abdomen that comes and goes. Many women say they feel like mild menstrual cramps. Unlike true labor, these contractions are usually not painful and do not happen at regular intervals. They do not get closer together, do not increase with walking, do not last longer as they go on, and do not feel stronger over time as they do when you are in true labor.

What Do True Labor Contractions Feel Like?

True labor feels different for every woman. It may even feel different from one pregnancy to the next. Labor contractions cause discomfort or a dull ache in your back and/or lower abdomen, along with pressure in the pelvis. Some women may also feel pain in their sides and thighs. Some women describe contractions as strong menstrual cramps, while others describe them as strong waves that feel like diarrhea cramps.

How Do I Know When Contractions Indicate True Labor?

To figure out if the contractions you are feeling are the real thing and you're going into labor, ask yourself the following questions.

How often do the contractions happen?

• False Labor: Contractions are often irregular and do not get closer together.
• True Labor: Contractions come at regular intervals and last about 30-70 seconds. As time goes on, they get closer together and stronger.

Do they change with movement?

• False Labor: Contractions may stop when you walk or rest, or may even stop if you change positions.
• True Labor: Contractions continue despite movement, rest, or changing positions.

How strong are they?

• False Labor: Contractions are usually weak and do not get much stronger. Or they may be strong at first and then get weaker.
• True Labor: Contractions steadily increase in strength.

Where do you feel the pain?

• False Labor: Contractions are usually only felt in the front of the abdomen or pelvis.
• True Labor: Contractions are more intense and may start in the lower back and move to the front of the abdomen. Or they may start in your abdomen and move to your back.

If you have signs of true labor, contact your health care provider immediately. If you're not sure, call your health care provider anyway. If you are having any of the following, you may be in true labor.

• Contractions every 10 minutes or more than five contractions in an hour
• Regular tightening or pain in your back or lower abdomen
• Increasing pressure in the pelvis or vagina
• Menstrual-like cramps
• Bleeding
• Fluid leak
• Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

If you are having Braxton Hicks contractions, you really don't need to do anything unless they are making you uncomfortable. If they are, try the following:

• Take a walk. False labor contractions often stop when you change position or get up and walk.
• Get some sleep or rest.
• Relax.
• Drink water.
• Eat a snack or small meal.
• Get a massage.