what are some signs of preterm labor, if anyone has experienced it? I've been having pains and cramps in my lower stomach and vaginal since Christmas day. but now I'm having really bad cramps in my lower back and stomach. it feels really tights but I'm not sure if it's muscle spasms or Braxton hicks like my mom said
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okay thank you :) I hope I'm not just paranoid lol
I've had braxton hicks early in pregnancy but they lasted for a little while and didn't get worse. idk honestly if they feel like they're getting worse I'd check with your doctor but sometimes it could be the stretching of the uterus preparing for birth
I'm 28 weeks on friday... I've had a couple of stressful days this last week. and early labor has happened in my family. I'm just not sure if I should call the Dr on call
honestly I had my son early and I had no symptoms but decreased movement my water broke and I had him at 31 weeks 6 days
Braxton hicks aren't normally painful. Round ligament pain and the stretching of the pelvis can cause pain which can get worse if your uterus is contracting, making stuff move around. All that is normal stuff to get your body ready. The rule of thumb is to time what you feel may be contractions. First you look to see if you're getting more than 4-6 in an hour. If so, how long do they last, how far apart are they? If they are 12-15 mins apart (or less) AND get closer together, consistently, then it's a good sign you're in labor and there are things your OB can do to stall it. Normally family history of preterm birth won't affect you.