I've had cramping on and off with braxton hicks contractions for the last week. They're getting increasingly painful - but they never follow a pattern and can come and go all day. They are mostly in my lower back and abs. I haven't had any real signs of labor coming anytime soon.
I'm 39wks today. Has anyone had anything like that, or know how the best way to relieve the pain is without taking pain meds? (I'm sensitive to painkillers & chemicals.)
2007-03-22 16:15:10 · 8 answers · asked by priestessofthepixels 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Could be the slow start to labor, especially if this is your first. Did you lose your mucus plug? Watch for that. In the meantime, counter pressure to your lower back might help. Did an ob/gyn ever tell you your uterus was tipped? Women with tipped uterus' tend to back labor - where the baby's head pushes on the spine with each contraction - ow! Have your hubby practice that counter pressure now so he's good at it in time for labor. Best of luck to you in this happy time!
2007-03-22 16:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by Just Mee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that when I was pregnant too, I went to the hospital 3 times before it was actually the real thing, I would suggest getting a chair you can put in the shower and let the warm water run on your belly and back, it will relax the muscles and help with the pain as much as you can get with out painkillers, good luck and really try to get your rest, you are going to need it!
2007-03-22 16:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds funny, but what worked for me is bouncing up and down a little on the couch. (while you are sitting) It takes the pressure that the baby is putting on you. This was the only thing that helped when I was around that time and that was how I was feeling. Kind of like a birthing ball type of thing when you dont have one. Hope this helps. Good Luck
2007-03-22 16:19:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. I'm sorry to say not much can help now. The baby is getting to big now. Just try to find a position that feels right but I know that only last for a few minuets at a time. I'm a mother of four, been there.
2007-03-22 16:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by heidi t 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've been experiencing the identical factor for approximately every week now and am nonetheless now not in truly hard work. I am 38 weeks, eighty% effaced and the youngster is at zero station and nonetheless now not in hard work! Call your dr to determine in however you would believe like this for weeks founded on my expereince.
2016-09-05 12:42:08 · answer #5 · answered by wojtowicz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax and continually keep a hot pad on stomach, relieves a little bit, otherwise you'll just have to bear with it.
2007-03-22 16:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by Ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea thats normal, because your labor is getting near. much more you feel during delivery of your baby.
just do a mild exercise, walking is the best exercise for the pregnant so that you will not be difficult in delivring your baby.
good luck....................
2007-03-22 16:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by kaye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE IS NOT MUCH YOU CAN DO IT IS JUST YOUR BODY GETTING READY FOR THE REAL THING. I HAD THEM TOO!
2007-03-22 16:18:07 · answer #8 · answered by LOVE MY LIFE 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋