
What Do Cramps And Back Pain During 38 Weeks Of Pregnancy Indicate?

Question: Hi I am 38 weeks pregnant and I have on and off cramping with back pain. Is that a sign of early labor
Brief Answer:
You seem to be in early labour. Go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Are these cramps in creasing in intensity over time?
Do they occur at regular intervals? If so then this is labour pain. Please go to the ER and get examined.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
You seem to be in early labour. Go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Are these cramps in creasing in intensity over time?
Do they occur at regular intervals? If so then this is labour pain. Please go to the ER and get examined.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


They have been staying the same since yesterday. Ive been constipated as well but would a stimulant laxative like dulcolax put in labor as wel
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If they are of same intensity since yesterday then they are false labour pains. How frequently you are getting them?
Stimulant laxative like dulcolax will cause abdominal cramps. It does not initiate labour.
Take fruits, salads and plenty of water. If you are feeling discomfort due to constipation, take laxative.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If they are of same intensity since yesterday then they are false labour pains. How frequently you are getting them?
Stimulant laxative like dulcolax will cause abdominal cramps. It does not initiate labour.
Take fruits, salads and plenty of water. If you are feeling discomfort due to constipation, take laxative.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D

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