Braxion Hicks..

As far as the braxton hicks.. They are just going to feel like a tightening of your abdomen, some can be severe, but in my case, i've has 3 prenancies, I never had anything worse than a 1.)tight feeling in my tummy, 2.)low grade pain, associated with the "tightening" and 3.) lower back pains.. They're really nothing more than a mild, false contraction.. And not everyone gets them..

When, or if you get them, they can come on strong, and sometimes even regularly, causing you to think you may be going onto labor.. Just make sure to time them.. You'll know it's the "real deal" when it happens.. Braxton hicks will go away, or lessen in severity, where as real contractions only get worse... And worse..Lol..

I hope that helps, even a little bit...

As far as the breast pads.. I personaly prefer the large round ones (as opposed to the smaller oblong ones).. I don't know any brand names off hand.. They have some that have an adheisive strip on one side to stick on your bra.. They stay in place rather well, and save you from horribly embarasing moments.. They really are a wonderfull product, although, sometimes they can look kind of bunchy through your shirt.. But 'd rather have a "lumpy bra" than a soaked shirt in the middle of a crowded room..Haha..

Good luck to you! I hope everything goes well-

Thanks... Anybody else for any answers?

First of all pregnant wemon have b/h during the entire pregnancy. You can even see them on the ultrasounds if you look hard enough. Once you start to get bigger you start to feel them. They cause your stomach to tighten, to me it felt that my stomach was going to burst. I could hardly breath when my stomach contracted. It feels differently to everyone. There shouldn't be any pain associated with them. There may be a dull ache though.

I used the gerber thin breast pads. They are round w/o the sticky adheasive on the back. They kinda stayed in place by themselves. They worked great unless I sprung a great leak but that was'n't until after amelia was born (and it was feeding time and I needed some release.)

Ok thanks .. I was thinkin since at night I leak quite abit I could get some and tape them to my boobs lol I unno if that would work... Have any of u tried that? Plus my bras keep getting soaked too so I am gonna get some for the day time for sure so I dont ever have to deal with the wet spot on my shirt lol

They stay in place really well. There isn't really any reason to have to tape them to your breasts.

I just mean like when going to bed and not wearing a bra.. I cant see them staying in place for that

Braxton hicks are a big red flag for being dehydrated. I never had one braxton hick contraction throughout my entire pregnancy.
Being dehydrated can also cause cramping in your legs. Drink no less than 32oz of water per day. This is something that you'll be glad you did when your delivery comes around. Because I was properly hydrated, I was able to labor and deliver my child with no iv or epidural.

I used the store brand breast pads. The cheapest ones are fine. All you're gonna do is throw it away...So why spend all your money?

Sarah