I posted a ? yesterday about my cramping, I truely thought I may be dialating early or something.I'm only 33 weeks. My Dr. was in surgery all day yesterday and couldn't see me so I went to the hospital last night and they told my that my cramping was from dehydration?? I plan on calling MY doctor today and getting his opinion. But I truely think that ER Doctor was crazy. There's no was I'm dehydrated, I drink 2 liters of water EVERY day.
2007-04-25 01:30:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
they also said i was not dialated or having any contractions.
2007-04-25 01:42:19 · update #1
Yeah dehydration can cause contractions, but they usually go away once your hydrated again...however if your staying hydrated most likely what your were experiencing were braxton hicks.
2007-04-25 01:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Invisible Pink RN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do agree about seeing your regular doctor, or at least another doctor in the office (if there is more than one), and expalin the situation.
Could it have been from hunger?
A couple of Sunday mornings ago, I showered before eating. Not smart. I used to do that without thinking pre-pregnancy (I used to go hours at a time without eating; Sure, when I did eat, it was healthy, but spacing eating times wasn't healthy) Anyway, throughout my shower and when I was drying my hair, I had adominal cramps and I was worried. I was also not happy with myself for not eating first. Even worse, I decided to wait until after I dried my hair. I just kept praying that everything was okay. Eventually, I did feel better, especially after I had a bowl of cereal (with soymilk).
Yet, even with my baby, I would like to put off going to the doctor as much as possible. The whole bill thing. (Even though it's not the best insurance, I just thank God I have insurance again.) If you're not feeling well again today, definately call.
2007-04-25 09:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by Vegan_Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You *can* have contractions that are caused by dehydration...
but if you are drinking 2 liters of water a day and still dehydrated then there is something else going on.
Definitely check in with your caregiver.
2007-04-25 08:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by busybusymomma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that dehydration will cause cramping but you said you drink a lot of water. I'm only 8 weeks so I dont know about being that far along yet. Maybe you've overdone it, too active?
2007-04-25 08:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by One Sexy Chic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes dehydration can cause early labor.
2007-04-25 08:36:30 · answer #5 · answered by kellygirl3398 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible.
2007-04-25 08:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jazzy, I Miss U Love! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋