iv been getting really bad pains all night they last just over a min and are comin every 15 mins but the have stoped in da last hour would these be contractions
2007-05-19 22:21:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
im 37 weeks +4days this is my second but first was born at 29 weeks by c section.waters havent brok yet but iv had pink discharge for a few days
2007-05-19 22:37:29 · update #1
I would definitely get checked out by a midwife, your doctor or the hospital. Especially if they have now stopped they could be nothing to worry about, false labor (Braxton Hicks) but its definitely worth getting checked; it will put your mind at rest to hear that baby's heartbeat.
2007-05-19 22:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take it this is your first.
If they're 15 minutes apart there is nothing urgent. It's normal for labor to start and stop for a while, especially for a first baby.
How far along are you? You should call your doctor if you aren't due for a while yet. This is something he/she should know about.
It could also be false labour. The best way to find out whether is for real or not is this: go for a walk. False labour pains are worse when you lie quietly, and they will fade or stop when you are more active. If you walk around and things get more intense, it's most likely for real.
If it's real, congratulations! Continue to time them, and go to the hospital (or call your midwife if you're planning a home birth) when they are 5 to 7 minutes apart.
If it's false, go back to bed and get some sleep! Labor tends to start when we're most tired, so you'll want to get as much rest as possible in the next while so you're not dead tired by the time you give birth.
As I said earlier, if you're still early in your pregnancy, let your doctor know, even if the pains don't come back.
2007-05-20 05:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by twosweethounds 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi hun,
Yes, it sounds like you are in labour!!! You may not think ur waters have broke but its not a gush of water for everyone - sometimes its a trickle -but the pinky discharge is the show - the baby is getting very ready to be born so stop reading this and get to the hospital!!!
Lol - good luck chicken and have as much of the pain relief as you can!!!
Xx
2007-05-24 03:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by swelly belly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just so you know... I'm a nurse and a pediatric nurse practitioner student- and you may be haveing braxton hicks contractions.... but since you have been having pink discharge you should go to your OB right away just to be sure everything checks out and to make sure you haven't ruptured your membranes (water broke) or that you don't have any other issues (like placenta previa).
2007-05-20 05:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by tanya_lolly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pinkish discharge is called a show, and that with the contractions, means the baby will be on the way soon. If at all worried see your doctor.
2007-05-20 05:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are between 8 and 9 months pregnant, go get checked out anyway. Thats what the hospital is for!
2007-05-20 05:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by Lily 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Got to the hospital I think its time if your indeed pregnant.. [depending on how many month although you could be having it prematurely too] although it might be pre-labor [it gets your body ready for the real labor which will come a little later on] or it could be the real thing has your water broke? cause if it has bee line to the hospital asap
2007-05-20 05:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You haven't provided enough information for anyone here to really help you, like how far along you are.
If the contractions have stopped, then don't worry about it just yet.
2007-05-20 05:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok it sounds as if maybe you are in labour... as the pinkish discharge is your show... you maybe having braxton hicks my best advice is even if you are in labour wait as long as possible untill you go into the hospital.. your waters may not break... and wait untill the contractions get till about 5mins apart and are to painful to cope.
2007-05-20 05:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by Jemjems_Mummy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pink spots can be a sign. Contact the hospital, your baby might be due soon.
2007-05-20 05:58:59 · answer #10 · answered by Lyz A【★】 α∂єℓαι∂α【★】 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋