Menstrual cramps labor contractions
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My contractions felt like menstrual cramps so I'd start timing them now if you haven't already
Contractions start off like period cramps and get worse over time. But menstrual cramping can be normal in pregnancy. How far are u?
I woke up to menstrual like cramps today. Today is my due date!!! I'm wondering if this could be pre labor or maybe just braxton hicks? Have any of you experienced this before and did you go into labor??
anyone experiencing menstrual-like cramps? I'm 30 weeks and 2 days. I've experienced them throughout the day and my doc. Just said to increase my water intake and come in if it feels worst than menstrual-like cramps. Just wondering if anyone is having a similar experience?
I will be 38 weeks Friday. And today I've bee n having menstrual like cramps in my lower back. Anyone can relate? Or know if this is pre labor?
I'm 35 weeks n these past few days I've had on and off menstrual like cramps. My tummy doesn't get super hard and they're not unbearable but they're getting very uncomfortable. So far today they haven't gone away. Anyone going through the same thing or have any suggestions??
Some women describe contractions as strong menstrual cramps. Unlike false labor contractions or Braxton Hicks contractions, true labor contractions do not stop when you change your position or relax. Although the contractions may be uncomfortable, you will be able to relax in between contractions.
What's the Difference Between True Labor and False Labor?
Before "true" labor begins, you may have "false" labor pains, also known as Braxton Hicks contractions.
Mine We're like menstrual cramps too. I felt them really strong in my back during labor. How exciting!
They're like period cramps, my baby was turned awkwardly while I was in labor and I had really bad back pain but I never she a tear!
I'm 35weeks &' 2days and I'm having menstrual cramps. Could I be in labor ? And this is my second child could she come sooner??
It's not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Contractions feel like really intense menstrual cramps. I'd rather give birth then have a tooth ache! It's worth every moment!
Many women say these “false” contractions feel like mild menstrual cramps. Braxton Hicks contractions may be uncomfortable, but they do not cause labor or open the cervix.
But they do say menstrual cramps are a sign of labor contractions but my doctor said if its not consistant its most likely false contractions or your bodies way of preparing its self for labor.
I'm 39 weeks and have yet to feel one painful contraction, I'm really nervous that I'm not going to know when I'm in labor since I haven't felt anything painful yet, I don't even know what contractions are supposed to feel like other than the tightening I feel from Braxton Hicks. Or if I get painful contractions and think I'm in labor then I get sent home because I'm not...
I'm home. The contractions seem to be getting stronger but not very close together. The dr said to call if they're 5 minutes apart for an hour so I'm waiting it out.
Women have described true labor contractions as being very similar to severe menstrual cramps or diarrhea cramps.True contractions occur at regular intervals and can last 30-70 seconds (on average, about a minute).
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