I am 38 weeks pregnant and i am having these really bad cramps in my lower stomach by my crotch. I am in tears they hurt so bad. Is this is sign of labor? I just got checked today and i am a 1 cm dialated and 80% effaced... Any ideas on this really bad pain?
2007-01-05 09:15:32 · 13 answers · asked by connie45331 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Get all of your hospital gear ready!!!! 80% effaced...means that you cervix is really thinning out and getting ready for labor...the fact that your already dilated to 1 cm....your already dilating..
The pain that you are feeling are contractions....
2007-01-05 09:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jaylee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be labor. Start timing the cramps from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next. If they're pretty regular it's labor. If they're 5 minutes apart or so, get to the hospital.
2007-01-05 17:19:28 · answer #2 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contraction!
2007-01-05 17:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by SavvyGrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braxton Hicks (practice contractions) can be very painful and usually are not regular. Real contractions are usually a few minutes apart, and become stronger and longer.
2007-01-05 17:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by Chewie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have an infant hanging on like hell up there.
Yeah, it's gonna hurt.
Lie down and try to relax... Lord knows you'll need the rest in a few weeks.
2007-01-05 17:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest staying near your doctor and getting ready for an epideral because it sounds to me like you about to drop your bomb!
Good luck.
2007-01-05 17:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by Lil Mo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh hun that sounds like round ligament pain. its miserable some times. you can try some tylenol and a hot bath or a hot pack, sometimes that will help. but the biggest help will be giving birth.
not much longer, hang in there
2007-01-05 17:17:54 · answer #7 · answered by jennifer 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Those are most likely contractions, they broght tears to my eyes too! Good luck to you.
2007-01-05 17:36:44 · answer #8 · answered by Busy Mommy of 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, get to the doc again or go to the hospital!
2007-01-05 17:18:04 · answer #9 · answered by gigglings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're in labor honey, call your doctor or midwife.
Congratulations!
2007-01-05 17:18:34 · answer #10 · answered by peppermint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋