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[quote=Anonymous]I'm 16 weeks pregnant with my second child and I have been experiencing what I think is braxton hicks contractions already.  I notice them mostly in the evenings, particularly after I've been moderately active during the day.  "Active" is generous term, since I'm on a no-exercise pregnancy due to high risk issues.  Sometimes, the cramps are fleeting, and other times they seem to last an hour or more - like a constant cramping in my lower pelvis.  I even feel these little twinges in my cervix when these have been going on.  I did not have anything like this during my first pregnancy.  I had braxton hicks, but not until late in the 2nd trimester.   I'm very well hydrated.  I'm almost sure it's not round ligament pain because it's localized in the center of the pelvis rather than around the edges.  I mentioned it to my doctor at my last appointment and she said it's "normal" to feel more braxton hicks in a second pregnancy.  However, my cramps have been going on for at least 2 hours tonight and I'm kind of freaked out.  Has anyone else experienced this?  Is there a reason to be more concerned?   My last pregnancy ended badly, so I'm more of a worrier this time around.  I'd love some reassurance. [/quote]

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