3rd Trimester
Can a Contraction Feel Like...
Just mild period cramping that lasts for thirty seconds or so but without the 'tightening' of the uterus?
I had 4 or 5 of these in an hour - drank a large glass of water, went on to have three more in the next hour and then none since.
Although my stomach has felt hard all night, I didn't notice any increased tightening of the uterus when the cramping was going on.
Wondering what this is?
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Re: Can a Contraction Feel Like...
I have no idea! And no one, apparently, to answer my damn question!
LOL
Call your doctor...we're just a bunch of people on a message board.
LOL.
Call your doctor...we're just a bunch of people on a message board.
LOL.
But. They've been gone for an hour now and I think if I call, they might make me come in. and i'm tired. LOL. Oh gahd, I'm so bad.
But seriously, if they've been gone for an hour, shouldI still call?
I wouldn't, but that's just me. And I think if it's really truly labor, you'll know. It might be contractions (heck if I know- I'm a first time mama) but if they're not getting worse over time, then it's not true labor ... from what I've heard. Just my two cents.
transitiontoparenthood.com says this:
Warning Signs in Pregnancy. Call your doctor if you see any of these signs.
? Bleeding. Bleeding (especially bright red blood from your vagina) at any time during pregnancy should be reported to caregiver immediately.
? Headaches, blurred vision, swelling of arms, hands, or face, pain right under your ribcage
? Sudden, unexplained weight gain. Fever.
? Decreased fetal movements.
? Signs of Labor before 37 weeks. For example, contractions of your uterus (four or more in an hour). Menstrual-like cramps. Dull ache in your lower back. Pressure in your pelvis, groin, or thighs. Increase / change in vaginal discharge, especially a gush of fluid.
Helloooooo. Someone talk to me while I wait for the advice nurse.
I had this just yesterday. The only advice I was given is either my underwear/pants are too tight or I'm dehydrated. My maternity pants are practically falling off of me, I just recently bought new underwear because my pre-preg undies were getting a little tight and I have at least half a gallon of water a day so I doubt I'm dehydrated.
My computer is running soo slow, so if you get this AFTER you've gotten a good answer, sorry!
With DS I had cramps that felt like I just had to poo and called the Dr because I wanted to see if I could take laxitives, and she made me come in, turns out it was contractions and I was in preterm labor.
A good rule of thumb is if your hurting, and you DO drink plenty of water, take a warm shower, and lay on your left side, and after an hour its still there, CALL!
I'm not trying to scare you I promise. I'm sure things are fine.. but better safe than sorry!
Love ya!
I'd hate to have explosive diahhrea while being checked.
Honestly, I'd go in... and may end up going in but DH didn't sleep well last night and I hate to keep him up all night at L&D for nothing.
I had another one just a few minutes ago though but maybe it's psycho-somatic?