Can Braxton Hicks be an indication of how painful labor might be?

Question

I've went threw labor before, so I know how painful it is. I'm asking about the early stages of labor, I didn't have very strong contractions with my first baby, and the Braxton Hicks are painful this time around, not like the first time around.

Answer 1

This time around your body may be seriously preparing you early on through the Braxton Hicks. You may luck out with a quick labor =).

Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 2

No not usually, Labor pains are much worse than braxton hicks. All they are is to kinda prepare you for the real thing.

Answer 3

Not even close to labor...