going away. It hurts a lot. I am 32 weeks pregnant and I want to know what this feeling is. It does not come and go as contractions should; just a cramping feeling and my back muscles hurt too a lot.
2007-02-20 11:29:56 · 7 answers · asked by RearFace@18mo. 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Since you are getting bigger as your pregnancy continues, there is more stress and strain on your back to keep you upright. The tension/cramping feeling, if it is constant and on the front or sides of your belly are round ligament pain. The ligaments that would normally hold your uterus in place are being stretched to capacity and like any stretching, will become sore if held too long. Imagine how sore your leg would be after doing a runner's stretch for 9 months.
Try to lay down on your side as much as your schedule allows, that will relieve most of the pressure. But also they have these wide elastic support belts that actually hold up the belly just an inch or so and pull it gently in, so it relieves some of the tension from the ligaments and centers you weight just a bit. Enough for a little break. Good luck.
2007-02-20 11:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by Pixie Dust 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cramping could be braxton hicks contractions, those don't lead to labor. As for your back, baby is gettin big and he/she is pushing on your back. Back pain is a VERY yet annoying pregnancy ailment. But it wouldn't hurt to call your doctor and make sure nothing is wrong.
2007-02-20 19:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by beanie_babymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might have pulled a muscle or stimulated a muscle group in the wrong way. Have you been pregnant before? Go to the doctor's office, it might lead to difficult breathing and labor if not treated. Hope you feel better!
2007-02-20 19:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by kris 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds to me like braxton hicks (false labour). I had that right around 30 weeks or so right up until I was induced. It is really uncomfortable. If you are concerned though it is always a good idea to get it checked out, it's better to be safe than sorry! Good Luck!
2007-02-20 19:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by Cannuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be having back labor, which is all I had with my daughter. Call your doctor and go to the labor/delivery ward to make sure you are not having preterm labor. It may just be a back ache, which are common in the last trimester, but better to be safe.
2007-02-20 19:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by kelly k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are starting to feel Braxton Hicks contractions....it is ok don't freak out..at about 7 months is when you start to feel them. they are just preparing you for what is to come..but do tell your doctor about them at your next appointment
2007-02-20 19:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by Missi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all the weight in the front pulling on your back i suggest sitting in a comfortable chair or couch with a small pillow or balled up blanket against the small of your back with your feet up and perhaps some tylenol if you can take it.
2007-02-20 19:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by Beautiful Dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋