almost two weeks ago i went to the dr. for what i believed were contractions, it ended up that i had a UTI so that was why i was feeling contractions or so they said. i have pre term labor issues i have a stitch in my cervix, so i tend to be a little nervous but my question is, is it normal for just my uterus to tighten? are those considered contractions? i know usually your whole tummy would get hard for "real contractions, but this is just my lower region like i said feels like it is just my uterus.
what could that mean? i have a doctors apppointment coming up on friday should i call and be seen before or should i wait. by the way i finished my pills so the UTI should be gone and the tightening happen about every 15 minutes or so.
thanks for any advice i would appriciate it!!
2007-02-12 04:33:24 · 5 answers · asked by puppy love 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
oh sorry i am 19 weeks!!
2007-02-12 04:34:13 · update #1
It sounds like you are having Braxton Hicks contractions. I know it seems like it is alittle bit early for those, but it is not. At my 16 week ultra sound we could actually see them happening.
Of course with the problems you have had in the past I would say that a phone call to your doctor wouldn't hurt. The best thing is for you not to get yourself all worked up before you know anything. The stress probably isn't helping things any. When you are stressed your muscles tighten up.
2007-02-12 04:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most likely BH contractions... That is fairly normal.. I started feeling mine this time at 12 weeks... Definately go to the next appt. and let them know what is going on.. it may be that the uti is not cleared up all the way.. And if left untreated in can cause pre term labor.... just lay down and rest and take it easy for the next few days.. as you should be doing more of that anyways considering your issues with preterm labor... Try not to worry to much.. you are almost over that hump, and once you get past 20 weeks, there is a better chance at survival.... But seriously.. don't stress and take care...
2007-02-12 13:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HONEY LISTEN ITS YOUR BODY AND YOUR BODY WILL TELL YOU WHEN YOU NEED TO GO IF YOU .CAN GET INTO THE DOCTORS BEFORE FRIDAY I SAY GO. I HAVE THREE KIDS AND I WAS A HIGH RISK PREGNACY FOR ALL THREE.IF YOU GO AND NOTHING IS WRONG BIG DEAL YOU WENT TO YOUR APPT A FEW DAYS EARLY.BUT GOD FORBID SOMTHING IS WRONG THE LONGER YOU WAIT THE PROBEM MIGHT GET BIGGER.YOU ARE IN A STAGE WHERE YOUR BABY IS DEVELOPING ALOT .BOTTOM LINE ITS YOUR BODY AND BABY .YOU ARE PAYING INSURANCE FOR JUST THIS REASON.THE 15 MINUTE TIGHTENING WHOULD BE ENOUGH FOR ME TO AT LEAST GET A HOLD OF MY DOCTOR AND EXPRESS MY CONCERNS THAT YOU ARE STILL FEELING THE "CONTRACTIONS" MAYBE WHEN YOUR DOCTOR EXAMINED YOU WHEN THE UTI APEARED HIS SEARCH ENDED THERE AND ITS SOMTHING HE MAY HAVE OVER LOOKED.CONFUSIOUS SAY CALL THE DOCTOR BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY. GOOD LUCK.ILL BE THINKING OF YOU ONLY GOOD THOUGHTS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD
2007-02-12 12:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by TRXCEE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dr. would see me today for this! I would not use a dr. that made me wait 5 days to be seen!!! Call him up to find this out! Your anti. may have not have cleared this up and a uti can cause serious problems in pregnancy!! Get to dr. Good luck!
2007-02-12 12:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by whoa,3boys! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should probaby get this checked out seeing as you are at risk for premature labor. However to me it sounds like braxton hicks contractions. best of luck!
2007-02-12 12:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by estkijedsco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋