Any ideas?

Megan Stahl

I am 39 weeks and I woke up last night with consistent contractions not more than 10 min apart, sweaty, nauseated with really bad burps, and couldn't sleep. I have had all those symptoms all day and they seem to be getting worse again as I get ready for bed. Not to mention the bowel movements like 3 or 4 times today which NEVER happens lol Could this be early labor symptoms? I am so ready to be done with pregnancy and just want to hold and love my baby boy lol

Melanie.Brown

It could be.  But until your contractions are consistently closer together, and they are increasing in pain, I'd just think early labor, or maybe just something you ate, or a stomach bug.  Upset bowels can trigger contractions too.  That being said, you know your body best, and it's always a good idea to go with your instincts.  If you think you're in labor you should call your doc.  They'll tell you at what point you should head into L&D.