Pressure

Brooke n Tyler

FTM, 35 weeks on this Thursday.. Contractions where 7 mins apart last night. Took a warm bath and drank tons of water.. Got them to 10 minutes apart... Today, contractions are still happening, just not as strong or common, but I have tons of pressure in my vagina (not the pelvic area,
Literally between my legs).... On the 29th of November I was 2 cm dilated... What should I do? I don't wanna be ones of those
People that call or go to the doctor every time I feel pain.

kynbar5

Pressure can be tricky. It could be that baby has "dropped" and if you're a ftm that could actually be what you're feeling. But to be completely honest, if you're feeling worried or uncertain you can always go to L&D to be checked out. The dilation doesn't really mean a lot as you can be 2-4 cm dilated for weeks (or even months) at a time. The doctors and nurses are there for you so don't be worried about going if you're nervous about something being wrong or off. Good luck

purplepenguin3

I agree with @kynbar5  i was dilated with #2 at 2cm for a LONG time with a TON of pressure.  I would definitely watch the contractions though.  make sure you're getting enough water/liquids and rest.  Don't push yourself.  I know it's hard around the holidays though.  take care of yourself and if you're nervous do call your doctor.  that's what they're there for.  

Bigboobsmcgee

You know things are serious when the contractions are predictable and don't ease up after relaxing or drinking water. I also think a trip to L&D is fine if you are concerned but just know that they might send you home.

With that being said, I waited too long and almost had my daughter in the car

Mousie93

I'm 35+4 and have also been feeling tremendous pressure down below.
It's sometimes so bad that I can hardly walk or even sit upright and have to lie down. I have been having irregular contractions but they are definitely just Braxton Hicks as there's absolutely no pattern and they are more uncomfortable than painful. My last midwife appointment was 3 weeks ago and she said the baby's head was 3/5 engaged then and seemed surprised about this... Though having read up on it this actually seems normal. Got another appointment on Monday and I think I'll get her to check my cervix.
I'm also really puffy and swollen down there, probably from the pressure and increased blood flow.