I'm not for sure but I keep getting these shart pains in my lower stomach area. The doctor said if my stomach tightens up then it's contractions but my stomach isn't tighten up but it is still really bad pains? What do you think this could be?
2006-09-21 08:55:47 · 21 answers · asked by amanda725_2000 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It may be Braxton-Hicks - false contractions that prepare your body for the real thing. These tend to go away if you change positions or walk. So if the pains continue when you move around, I would call your doctor or go to the hospital. You wouldn't want to have this bundle of joy early!
2006-09-21 09:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by cldb730 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braxton-Hicks. Yes they are contractions, but only practice contractions. They are simply your body getting ready for the labor process. The fact that they are really strong though can suggest dilation and effacement. Has your mucus plug came out yet? If so, then it shouldn't be too long until you go into real labor. I mean, it could be anywhere from a day or two to a few weeks. Congratulations!!!!
2006-09-21 18:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by littlemiss4705 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braxton Hicks
2006-09-21 16:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ontario_Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be ligament pain. It could be contractions. Different people describe them differently. My doctor has told me to call no matter what time of day or night if I'm concerned about something. Better safe than sorry.
2006-09-21 15:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by every1lovesamixedgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, but I would call the doctor, and have it checked out. Sharp pains could be a symptom of a problem. Not kidding, talk to the doc.
2006-09-21 16:04:52 · answer #5 · answered by momcat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest going to the hospital. Because contractions is kinda like muscles cramping. NOT sharp pains.
2006-09-21 16:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was having the same thing when i was around the same weeks and my doctor told me it was normal, but if the pain is unbearable i suggest you go to the doctor
2006-09-21 16:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably braxton hicks so time them if they are 5 minutes apart for one hour go to the emegency room because it is too early to have your baby. I am 40 weeks today and still nothing.
2006-09-21 16:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be braxton hickswhich is just your body getting
ready..very normal this far along..be sure to time them and if you see the stomach tighten up go right in..
2006-09-21 15:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by chaoswantsangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they regular?
Can you feel that they have a pattern, or is there a specific time between them?
It's probably Braxton Hicks.
2006-09-21 15:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋