Random Stomach ache or contractions?

Question

Currently at week 31. Woke up to pee at 3am as usual but as I was getting back into bed to go back to sleep.. I suddenly felt a rather intense stomach pain. I thought It felt like I might poop but no feeling of pooping. It went away after like 3mins but for the next few hours my tummy felt tender n sore? Like I can still feel abit of that cramping feeling that’s lingering when I move. I’m not sure is it braxton hicks contraction, but I read online that braxton hicks is just tightening and doesn’t hurt. I’ve never experienced braxton hicks before either. #FTM #advicepls

Anonymous · Answer

Yup braxton hicks can hurt esp for first time moms. When mine came during my 1st pregnancy, I usually had to stop walking and clutch my tummy but at times it wasnt so intense. Now on my 2nd pregnancy, the braxton hicks didn't feel as painful cz perhaps my body got used to it 🤷‍♀️