I know this is a dumb question, but . . .

smm010108

can contractions cause gas too? I've been having contractions all day, but not painful, just uncomfortable. However, I've been getting gas with them recently. I've also been nauseous, tired, and burning up since about noon today so I'm wondering if this is all part of the contractions, or if I'm getting sick (a whole 4 days before my due date - yay).

Cheryl&Pete

Definitely no such thing as a dumb question on this board.  Unfortunately, I can't give you an answer.  I'm totally clueless about this stuff, too.  However, I think I had a contraction the other day and I was very nauseous and tired. GL with everything and I hope you're not sick!

hewinked

I have no idea, as I never felt contractions with DD, but I have heard that lots of women start feeling "sick" like you are describing before going into labor.  GL!

MrsSR

Another dumb question:  Are you sure they are contractions and not gas pain?

I've been having gas pain lately that causes a sharp shooting pain and makes my belly hard....

smm010108

MrsSR:

Another dumb question:  Are you sure they are contractions and not gas pain?

I've been having gas pain lately that causes a sharp shooting pain and makes my belly hard....

Not a dumb question! I've been wondering the same thing, but they feel exactly like my contractions (I've had them for a while now), just with gas added in :P

slc040

I have been getting nauseous the last couple of nights but last night was horrible.  I though I was either getting a stomach bug or going to go into labor.  Fortunately, it wasn't a stomach bug, but unfortunately, it didn't mean labor either.  It just went away middle of the night.  Hopefully it means I will go into labor very soon though.  So, I wouldn't worry about it too much