im 31 weeks and have a persistant dull pain on the top of my stomach is this normal or should i go to the emergency.i hate going to the hospital inless its a real emergencie.
2006-09-26 13:56:18 · 6 answers · asked by live,laugh,love 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Call your doctors office and ask them. They will either tell you to come into the office, or go to labor and delivery unit to get checked out. If it is after hours call the number anyways...they should have an operator. She will tell you what to do. The emergency room isnt necessary for pregnant women. It will always be labor and delivery, whether you are laboring and delivering or not! I just know from a recent experience last week.
2006-09-26 15:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by Vennessa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then?Many women feel these random contractions — called Braxton Hicks contractions — in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless. Frequent contractions, on the other hand — even those that don't hurt — may be a sign of preterm labor. Call your practitioner immediately if you have more than four contractions in an hour or any other signs of preterm labor: an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's pink or just tinged with blood); abdominal pain or menstrual-like cramping; an increase in pressure in the pelvic area; or low back pain, especially if you didn't have it before. You may have noticed some leaking of colostrum, or "premilk," from your breasts lately. If so, try tucking some nursing pads into your bra to protect your clothes. (And if not, it's certainly nothing to worry about; your breasts are making colostrum all the same, even if you don't see any.) If your current bra is too snug, you might also want to pick up a nursing bra. Choose a nursing bra at least one cup size bigger than you need now. When your milk comes in you'll be grateful for that extra room! If you're having a boy, you and your partner will want to take some time to think about whether or not to have your baby circumcised. Find out the pros and cons from your doctor, and what the procedure involves.
2016-03-27 12:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 31 weeks also and I started feeling pain also, I thought that I was in labor. But it was just Braxton Hicks... I have little pains but they are not as consistent. If your pains are consistent maybe you should goto the emergency room to make sure that you and your baby is OK!!!
I hate hospitals too but if I start having consistent pain I will have no choice but to go... (Good Luck)!!!!
2006-09-26 14:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's the top of your tummy I would say it's gas... All of your organs move upward in the body as your baby takes up more and more room. I would also beware of constipation. Try drinking some Milk of Magnesia. It's safe for women who are expecting and it should help with either issue.
2006-09-26 13:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by lnfinitelylnteresting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 30 weeks pregnant and i have the same pain i was told that it was the ligaments in my tummy stretching.how much weight have you gained and how big have you gotten it could be the same thing i was experiencing
2006-09-26 14:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by Alyson C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u should. U can't take chances being pregnant.
2006-09-26 13:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by omarion's mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋