contractions

angieshearer123

Is it normal to have contractions in ur private area an pressure down there what should I do 

VikingGirl12

You should call your doctor. 

angieshearer123

Ok thank u

mrsschmity

Agree with @VikingGirl12. Also, we're all adult women who are pregnant... you can use the term "vagina". It's ok, really.

dennyandlee

**GASP** @mrsschmity... we don't allow profanity on this board.

ahernandez16

dennyandlee said:

**GASP** @mrsschmity... we don't allow profanity on this board.

Hahahah. I just choked laughing at this comment. 

fishwife799

Don't you know @mrsschmity it's called a Bajingo

SweetMamaJune

Honey Booboo calls it a biscuit! She is my go to for pregnancy and life advice. 

OP, I hope you're okay! I second the suggestion to call your doctor and rest too! 

DeePaddy24

Totally not normal. You need to increase your tot consumption...works like a charm. 

Diesel615

I was really expecting someone to say to put a potato on it to make it better.

kbequette08

Don't yall know its called your Hoohah? I mean come on!

Soverthis

Lightening bolt crotch is normal. As my baby gets bigger I feel more pressure too. I checked with my midwife. She said both are normal. Best to check with your dr. I keep a list of questions on my phone to ask at my appt. Luckily I have not had to call the nurse line but don't hesitate to do that if needed.  Feel better! 

MamaNicoleof3

It's a vajayjay. Get. It. Right 

alileecam

OOOOH, you mean your tinker? 

Seriously, though, if it seems extreme or worrisome, ask your doctor. I have had plenty of lightning crotch and pressure down on my vag, but the best thing for you if you are really wanting to make sure that it's normal pregnancy stuff is to talk to your health care provider. 

HBamama2B

MamaNicoleof3 said:

It's a vajayjay. Get. It. Right 

100% spot on again @mamanicoleof3!

WaitingMay14

So FYI don't say lightening crotch to your OB lol
apparentky that's not a medical term and they will look at you with crazy eyes. 

purplefan1

On the other hand, my OB asked me if I had experienced any lightening crotch yet. He is down with the lingo apparently.

trythebleucheese

It sounds like you're having "cervical punches" (at least, that's what I call them). I've been having them since about 25 weeks, and increased pelvic pressure since about 29 weeks. Asking your doctor is not a bad idea at all, just to be sure. But if it's what I'm going through, too, it's definitely normal as the baby is starting to drop lower into position.