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What do contractions feel like?


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They're different for every woman. Some say they're like period cramps, but more intense. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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The way a contraction feels is different for each woman and may feel different from one pregnancy to the next. Labor MORE?

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Contractions are often described as a cramping or tightening sensation that starts in the back and moves around to the front.

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Contractions are usually painful abdominal cramps. It probably feels like any other abdominal cramp, but leads to birth.

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Contractions feel like cramping and pressure at the bottom of the stomach. Very similar to menstral cramps but A LOT worse. ChaCha

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Contractions generally feel like a painful squeezing or tightening of your uterus or they can feel like strong menstrual cramps.

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