Where do you feel Braxton Hicks contractions?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Braxton-Hicks contractions feel like a tightening in your lower abdomen. The degree of tightness can vary.

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I'm currently 6 weeks and 1 day into my pregnancy, and it happened through IVF. I just found out that my baby's heartbeat is 98 bpm at 6 weeks and 1 day. Is this considered low or is there any risk involved? I'm a bit anxious and would love to know if this is something I should be worried about.

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I'm getting married soon, but I've got a past where I was pregnant with my ex and had an abortion at three months. I'm really anxious about how to handle this with my husband-to-be, and I want to know if there's a way to restore my virginity. Can you give me some guidance on what options I might have?

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