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Period-like cramps- when to get concerned?

mavs_girl07mavs_girl07 member
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I've been having these a lot within the last week.  Period-like cramps way down low in my pelvic area.  They're not horribly painful or anything, but every once in awhile they get super uncomfortable and I'll also have some back pain with them.  I've read some of this is normal, but is there a point where you should be concerned or it could mean something is going on?  I don't remember these at all with DD. 
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Re: Period-like cramps- when to get concerned?

  • kattnatt25kattnatt25
    i have been having the same problem. i called my dr today and was told to go ahead and come get checked.  hopefully everything is fine!  ill try to let you know what i find out
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  • Mrs.BackpackMrs.Backpack
    My period like cramps turned out to be contractions with my last pregnancy.  I'm already experiencing them now too.  My doctor said to just time them if they seemed timable.  I'd mention them at your next appt or call tomorrow if you are worried.
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  • kcisthebombdotcomkcisthebombdotcom member
    I get this a lot and I told my OB at my last appointment. He said unless it was timeable or I was getting them on and off multiple times over the course of a few hours that it was nothing to be concerned with.
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  • chelsb90chelsb90

    looks like we are in the same boat and close due dates too...

    my dr. gave me a handout to put on my fridge that tells me when i need to call or go directly to L&D...

    period like cramps is one of them!

    i finally straightened it out with my doctor! she's calling them "practice contractions" and if you lay down and drink water and they go away, then you don't need to call or go in.

    it means we're gettin close! :)

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  • kg_08kg_08 member
    I had some cramping earlier on, but it never meant anything until they were coming and going like contractions.
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  • KellinaKellina
    I get these too along with the back pain. I'm assuming they are ctx, but they're not timeable or happening super often for me!
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  • carolyn02carolyn02 member
    For me, period-like cramping was the start of labor.  I didn't have any cramping throughout my pregnancy, so I definitely noticed these.  They started shortly after I hit 40 weeks and progressed into regular contractions.  I ended up being induced at 40w6d, but I was having regular contractions and a little dilated when that happened.
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  • mavs_girl07mavs_girl07 member
    Thanks ladies, that's pretty much what I was thinking.  I haven't been too concerned about them, but DH freaks out every time thinking the baby is coming early, lol.  They're definitely uncomfortable, but not what I would call painful and they're not regular or timeable by any means.  I go to the dr. tomorrow so I'll mention it to her then. 
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