I cant sit, stand or walk without my lower back hurting. Ive tried everything possible to relieve the pain. Im not sure if I should be worried about it or not. Im not in labor because my contractions are irregular, but I am having a lot of pressure in my lower abdomen and pelvis also. What do you suggest? Am I better of calling my doctor even if it may not be serious?
2007-03-12 07:13:33 · 10 answers · asked by militarychick03 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
completely normal the baby's head is dropping into the birth canal...bet u have ur little one within a week or so
walk alot gravity will pull the head down even further which will stimulate labor
good luck and congrats
2007-03-12 07:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by Invisible Pink RN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to call the Dr. just on case. At 38 weeks you could be in early labor. I had back labor with my first baby and as soon as my water broke(39 weeks) the back pain started right up.Just b/c you aren't feeling contractions on your abdomen yet, does not mean you aren't in labor!! You shouldn't be in that much pain that you can't function. Try drinking some water also. Sometimes that helps...you may be a bit dehydrated. But definitely call the Doc.
2007-03-12 14:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by kcronin79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt that exact pain, and a little while later, my labor started. Lie down, drink some water, take a shower... those can help ease the pain slightly. If it doesn't go away in a little while, or if your water breaks, then call your doctor, just to be on the safe side. Good luck and congrats!
2007-03-12 14:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by Franky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet you anything you ARE in labor and just dont realize it :) Its called back labor :) Call your dr and im sure he will have you come in, hopefully you will be dialated enough, and will get a beautiful healthy little baby to take home in a day or two :) Goodluck and congrats!!!
Mom of 4 boys, and 25 weeks with number 5!!! (ive had back labor lol)
2007-03-12 14:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had severe back pain in the first day of my 37th week and didn't think anything of it but, I had the baby 12 hours later. Sounds like "back" labor to me. All women feel contractions differently.
2007-03-12 15:04:55 · answer #5 · answered by Seeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call your doctor just to make sure. My back was hurting so much during those last few weeks also. I found out it was just the baby getting into position for birth.
2007-03-12 14:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by wiccangirl24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your doctor now and tell him what is going on don't down play what is happening make sure he knows what you are feeling. then lay down with a heating pad. take some tylenol and relax. your doctor should have you come see him if not go to the hospital. good luck and congrats.
2007-03-12 14:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you are feeling is normal. there is not a whole lot you can do about it. you can call the doc but unless you are having regular contractions they will not do much. try a warm bath and some tylenol
2007-03-12 14:18:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is normal and u probably
want to call your doctor before it get worst
2007-03-12 14:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call your OB/GYN they should have the answers.
2007-03-12 14:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by pink_october29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋