Crawling out of my cervix?

Question

Im 39 wks prg. The baby is supposedly head down and I have this feeling of extreme pain when the baby moves likes its scratching, clawing at my cervix. It almost like a knife being stuck there. I have it for weeks now of and on...What is that?

Answer 1

What can I do if my Braxton Hicks contractions are making me uncomfortable?
If you're within a few weeks of your due date, try these measures:
• Change your activity or position. Sometimes walking provides relief, and other times resting eases your contractions. (Real labor contractions, on the other hand, will persist and progress regardless of what you do.)

• Take a warm bath to help your body relax.

• Try drinking a couple glasses of water, since these contractions can sometimes be brought on by dehydration.

• Try relaxation exercises or slow, deep breathing. This won't stop the Braxton Hicks contractions, but it may help you cope with the discomfort. (Use this opportunity to practice some of the pain-management strategies you learned in your childbirth


By the time you're within a couple of weeks of your due date, these contractions may get more intense and more frequent, and cause some discomfort. Unlike the earlier painless and sporadic Braxton Hicks contractions that caused no obvious cervical change, these may help your cervix "ripen": gradually soften and efface, and maybe even begin to dilate a bit. This period is sometimes referred to as "pre-labor."

I know how they feel. You are getting closer to the due date and your body is preparing for the delivery of the baby/

Answer 2

The closer you get to the big day the bigger the baby gets. If the little one is head down then the feelings you are getting "down there" are showing signs of progress meaning the baby has to push down on the cervix in order for it to begin to dilate. But if it gets too intense then I would give the doctor a call just to be safe. They may want to see you and check your cervix for effacement and dilation... Best wishes your little one will be here before you know it.

Answer 3

Its just the baby's weight pushing on your cervix. It hurts, but its a sign that he is about ready to come out. It will feel better eventually, hang in there!

Answer 4

your probably in labor. It doesnt feel good. Things are being stretched and pulled as the baby starts to move down. Just time your pains and see if they are consistent. like every 20 min. and then they will start to get faster. YOu really need to call your doctor but they are just going to tell you to go in.

Answer 5

I had something very similar with my two pregnancies. I was told that it was round ligament pain, caused by stretching due to the weight of the baby. It got worse as the pregnancies progressed. Since you are so close to your due date, I'd definitely ask your doctor about it, especially if it has just started. Mine started early on and got worse and worse.

Answer 6

You should call your Doctor immediatley!!
Im only 15weeks with my first so I dont really know what the pain is but I know you should always keep in contact with your doctor. If you cant get ahold of your Doctor go to the hospital.

good luck to you!

Answer 7

your body is ready 2 plop that bundle out

i had it on and off with my son

felt like someone took a knife and twisted it inside you

especially after sex

if you want to feel better

go to your husband and poke him in his forhead and ask him how that feels (thats what the baby is telling you) lol

it hurt

Answer 8

He/she is ready 2 come out. That same thing happened 2 my sister-in-law. I thought she was in hell by the reactions she used 2 give. Good Luck with motherhood.

Answer 9

my GUESS is the baby is on a nerve. I've never been 39 weeks pregnant thou my kids were, born at 36 weeks 1st, then 37weeks my 2ed.

Answer 10

I've heard of babies taking handfulls of whatever it can grab and yanking on it or clawing at it yes. Especially when they are almost due like yours is.