I'm 38 weeks pregnant and had some menstrual-like cramps earlier this morning. The baby is still moving around, so I'm pretty sure she's ok. This is my first baby, so I'm probably just being paranoid. What do you guys think?
2006-10-20 02:29:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
hey! Dont listen to people saying they are braxton hicks. Braxton hicks dont feel like menstrual cramps. well they didnt for me anyway!
I felt the same as you from week 37. Its just your cervix softening and dilating which is making you have these achy cramps. Its perfectly fine. Next time you go to your dr, tell them and ask them to do an internal so they can see how much you have dilated. It is really a good thing for this to happen, although these pains will continue on and off until you have your baby, it means that your body is already doing some work and you labour is guaranteed to be much shorter. My waters broke right on the day that i was due and i hadnt started contractions, but had an internal and they told me i was already 4cms. So it really is a good thing. Much less work! The only thing that i found was that once my contractions started they were 6 minutes apart straight away, and that was fine for the first hour and then i couldnt speak through them and because it all happened so fast (basically straight into the hard stage of labour) my body kinda went into shock and i started shaking and vomiting because i wasnt eased into the hard stage of labour. But thats the least of your worry's. Be grateful that your body is helping you out now, some of my friends havnt felt a thing until they had to be induced and then they found out they couldnt dilate all the way an ended up getting a c-section. Basically you are guaranteed a vaginal birth, which is great! Goodluck with your birth and your beautiful newborn!
2006-10-20 02:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jordy[♥] 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Braxton Hicks contractions. You body is preparing for the delivery. These contractions are completely normal and happen for weeks leading up to delivery. Just time the cramping and if they are at all regular or coming close together then head for the hospital. Usually you don't need to get to the hospital unless your water breaks or your contractions are close together or a period of time. Also you may get a back ache or lose your mucus plug. Walking helps contractions continue.
2006-10-20 09:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by Hebrews 11 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I starting getting those cramping when i was about 35 weeks. they are most likely braxton hicks. Its means your body is getting ready for labour. Good luck and all the best to you. Remember drugs are your friend when you are in the hospital giving labour lol. Wishing you a painless and fast labour. take care
2006-10-20 09:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like to me that you are getting closer to having you little bundle of joy. The "cramping" you are feeling is normal.I felt the same way. I had them one day and then they started to get stronger and the days went on. Before I knew it the Dr was sending me to the hospital. Good Luck!!!
2006-10-20 09:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Ransom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I started having period-like syptoms, I was actually in the very early stages of labor. Make a doctor's appointment today. Good luck.
2006-10-20 09:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Tiegan! Braxton Hicks is higher up.... with hardening of your bump.
I've had cramp like pains and I agree it could be my cervix. Also keep in mind that your uterus is growing 400 times it;s regular size and the only lower support it has it two tendons/ligaments that are by your hips.
Please don;t waste your time going to doctors or rushing to the ER... you'll just be wasting their time and yours.... If you experience bleeding or loss of fluids... by all means call your doctor and ask him..
2006-10-20 10:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by gravyelbow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Menstrual like cramps are perfectly fine. Especailly at 38 weeks! As longs as they aren't painful and sharp and bleeding. You are fine! =) Its not much longer and you will be someones Mommy!!! How sweet!
2006-10-20 09:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by yahoocraze 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The baby is positioning it self to come out so its Pushing down on your vaginal cervix go to doctors to see if you are cervix softend up
2006-10-20 09:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by gripe69_992001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that your body is just preparing for labor.. But if you really want to know for sure contact your doctor.. Good Luck!!!!
2006-10-20 09:41:14 · answer #9 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! I have been having the same pains..so I ask my doc she says Braxton-Hicks.
2006-10-20 09:34:37 · answer #10 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋