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nickilyons22 · August 2013

Okay, I've been having really bad back pain. I mean to the point of where I am going to cry. I've been having very light contractions but not strong enough to efface or dilate. I am a FTM, and I wondering if any of you have experienced this after 37 weeks also, my lo hasn't been moving much today. I went to the doctors today and had a non stress test done and he wasn't moving much then either. I've tried everything to get him to move a lot than he has been. I honestly do not want to make a unnecessary trip to L & D. Because the hospital I am suppose to go to when I go into labor is thirty minutes away.

msronzio · August 2013

This sounds more likely on the side of necessary trip to L&D. Please call the on call doc and see what they say.

After the test I would have asked for advice on what to do from the doctor specifically.

mrskeyte9 · August 2013

There's no way to know if you're dilating or effacing without having a cervical check. My OB has said if she's not moving and non of my "tricks" work, go in. I also live 30 mins from my hospital. 30 min drive vs catching a potential problem? To me, there's no question. IMO...if you're worried, go.

CutieBean79 · August 2013

I would call the after hours line and see what they want you to do.

emmylou78 · August 2013

What did they say about it during the NST when you were checked out yesterday? Hopefully you brought up your concerns then, and I would've thought they'd have covered it since what you've said just seems like a continuance of the same symptoms.