Im 39 weeks and 4cm dialated,For the past 3 days I have been having really bad menstral cramps off and on but I havent had any contractions (ever) that I know of....Is this normal?
2007-02-24 07:30:39 · 13 answers · asked by Ink.Purple.Pink 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ok, think about this......why would you be having menstrual cramps? You're not having a period. Those cramps are contractions. I'm not sure why you're 4 cm. dialated and not in the hospital. I think you should call your doctor or go to L&D, because you're in LABOR!
2007-02-24 07:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not menstrual cramps, but the same muscle trying to get a baby out. I think they are contractions, especially if you've been 4cm for 3 days. It sounds like a slow labour - not necessarily as bad as it sounds, because although longer it is apparently often milder.
Has your water broken? If so then you really ought to seek medical advice, as the baby is considered to be at risk of infection if not delivered within 24/48 hours of this happening.
Good luck!
2007-02-24 17:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be latent or "early" labour. The "real" contractions could be building up and will start soon.
I found the real contractions much more painful than any menstrual cramp, but everyone is different. My labour was fairly fast - when the contractions started they were very powerful which meant painful!
Some women go through their entire labour and find it no more painful than menstrual cramps!
2007-02-24 19:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in labor and need to get to the hospital NOW. If you are already 4cm dialated, the baby could come at anytime.
2007-02-28 15:18:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your having contractions not menstral cramps. Could be start of labour. good luck x x
2007-02-24 17:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by lynsey m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as you are 4cm dilated and having cramps i would say you are in the beginning of labour.
i had the same thing for three weeks and everyone kept fobbing me off. the thing is that when my waters broke he was born just three hours later. my advice would be to watch out for any worsening pains or your waters breaking, if it happens get to your birthing place as sson as you can as you may be lucky for things to move quickly.
good luck with it all
2007-02-24 16:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by chrissy b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My early contractions felt exactly like really bad menstrual cramps. You may be in early labor.
2007-02-24 15:38:47 · answer #7 · answered by mystery_me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labour has been likened to menstural cramps in the beggining before it gets bad so I think what you are experiencing is your cervix softening and dilating. Goodluck with the labour! x
2007-02-24 17:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by doodlebip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They feel like menstrual cramps but its actually labour pains and they get stronger and harder ... good luck !
2007-02-24 15:38:54 · answer #9 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same happened to me alot around 38 to 39 weeks and my obstetrician told me it was my cervix becoming soft - which is good news. :)
2007-02-24 15:34:40 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Lucky♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋