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Pregnant Amy Childs reveals she’s already experiencing contractions as she asks fans for help

PREGNANT Amy Childs has called on her fans for help as she hinted she's having contractions already.

The reality TV star, 32, is a mum of two and will soon add a couple more tots to her brood.

Pregnant Amy Childs has asked fans for support over Braxton Hicks contractions
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Pregnant Amy Childs has asked fans for support over Braxton Hicks contractionsCredit: Instagram
Braxton Hicks, often dubbed 'practice contractions' are a sign the womb is getting ready for birth
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Braxton Hicks, often dubbed 'practice contractions' are a sign the womb is getting ready for birthCredit: instagram

Amy has been open about her latest pregnancy journey, already appearing to confirm her due date and plans for a natural birth.

Yet despite her scans showing gestation was at 24 weeks - which means Amy should be giving birth on or around April 26 - the star has suggested she is already worried about contractions.

The TOWIE favourite took to her Instagram page to post a slide which quizzed: "Braxton hicks. When do they start?"

Braxton Hicks - regularly called practice contractions - are perfectly normal during pregnancy.

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When mums are expecting they might notice their tummy becoming hard and experience period-like cramps, which are Braxton Hicks.

Yet they are completely normal and are not a sign someone is going into labour.

Amy made her exciting baby announcement in October.

The flame-haired star revealed the exciting news to , saying: "I'm still in shock."

She added: "I promise you now, I didn’t want any more children. When I met Bill I thought, ‘Do you know what, I’ll have one more.’ We are so excited – it’s going to be absolutely amazing.”

Amy is already proud mum to Polly, aged five, and Ritchie, aged four, from previous relationships.

Mum of two Amy is expecting twins
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Mum of two Amy is expecting twinsCredit: instagram/amychilds1990
The twins will be Amy and partner Billy's first children together
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The twins will be Amy and partner Billy's first children togetherCredit: Instagram
The reality star appeared to give a clue about her due date on her scan
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The reality star appeared to give a clue about her due date on her scanCredit: Instagram

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