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Is it normal to feel contractions at 29 weeks of pregnancy?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 08/26/2026

Yes, but the contractions that occur at 29 weeks of pregnancy are not labor contractions. They are called Braxton Hicks contractions. These are mild contractions, so the woman will not feel much pain, although they can be uncomfortable, and they do not increase in frequency or intensity. The purpose of these contractions is to prepare the uterus for the time of labor.

 Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
Embryologist. Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics. License: 3435-CV.