dumb question...

Andrea+David

What do contractions feel like? About an hour ago I started having cramps like a cross between period and diarrhea that come and go about every 10 minutes but my belly doesn't get nearly as hard as during a BH contraction... I'm also kinda nauseous and have mild pressure in my "lady parts"... I'm almost 38 weeks and I haven't lost my plug yet... Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!!

shellmh

I've been having these all week as well. I'm at about the same point as you, so I'm interested in hearing the answer... My guess has been that they are just BH because it's been happening since Tuesday and nothing else has progressed (they haven't gotten worse, no mucus plug, no water breaking, etc.).

Andrea+David

shellmh:

I've been having these all week as well. I'm at about the same point as you, so I'm interested in hearing the answer... My guess has been that they are just BH because it's been happening since Tuesday and nothing else has progressed they haven't gotten worse, no mucus plug, no water breaking, etc..

Honestly it's kinda what I'm thinking as well but since I'm not feeling good too makes me kinda wonder because I've never gotten that before... I had my 37 week appointment today but of course they didn't start until after

doozer1345

They feel like period cramps. My doctor has told me (I've been having actual contractions for almost a month and a half now): if the contractions are the good 1- 1 1/2 min long starting with dull the high painful peak and then the let down, they come every 5 min for an hour to 2 hours go into L&D. I went into L&D a week ago bc they were 8-10 min apart and by the time they hooked me up they were 3-4 min apart. I just wouldn't progress in labor so they sent me home. I've stayed at 1-2 cm dilated. I'd call L&D if you feel nervous about it. My doc and the L&D staff say they'd rather me call or go in then stress at home which is just going to make the contractions worse.

ETA: Try laying on your left side, drinking water, putting your feet up, and try to relax a bit and see if it doesn't help. Also, a warm bath can do wonders as well. If you need to relieve pressure, try getting on all fours for a bit to get LO off any nerves they may be laying on

mnj05

doozer1345:

They feel like period cramps. My doctor has told me I've been having actual contractions for almost a month and a half now: if the contractions are the good 1 1 1/2 min long starting with dull the high painful peak and then the let down, they come every 5 min for an hour to 2 hours go into Lamp;D. I went into Lamp;D a week ago bc they were 810 min apart and by the time they hooked me up they were 34 min apart. I just wouldn't progress in labor so they sent me home. I've stayed at 12 cm dilated. I'd call Lamp;D if you feel nervous about it. My doc and the Lamp;D staff say they'd rather me call or go in then stress at home which is just going to make the contractions worse. ETA: Try laying on your left side, drinking water, putting your feet up, and try to relax a bit and see if it doesn't help. Also, a warm bath can do wonders as well. If you need to relieve pressure, try getting on all fours for a bit to get LO off any nerves they may be laying on

All of this. I've been having them for over a month now. At first I noticed them when I did a lot of activity, I'm a teacher so when I stood up or walked the halls a lot I felt them but when I sat and rested they went away. Now that I'm 4cm dilated, nothing keeps them away, they just need to become regular for me!