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What Causes Mild Pain In Lower Pelvis During 34th Week Of Pregnancy?
Hi there I m 34 weeks pregnant this is my 2nd child, last night & today I have had very low intense pains that shoot through my lower pelvis, vagina even to my groin area. So intense it last around a minute & I can t walk or move but eases up when I sit & rest. The baby is very active & has been sitting very low for a couple weeks now but very low the past week, could this be a sign labor is coming? Im not sleeping at all through the night & when I get up I can beastly walk he is so low.
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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As you are approaching near to Labor there is high possibility of False contractions (called Braxton Hicks contractions ) , these contractions are a tightening of the uterine muscles for one to two minutes and are thought to be an aid to the body in its preparation for birth
There are few things which you should know -
like -Dehydration can make muscles spasm so drinking plenty of water and fluids will help ,
Lying down on the left side can help too , A slight change in movement Sometimes makes the contractions disappear (As you mentioned they become slow when you do brisk walks )
A full bladder can sometimes trigger Braxton Hicks, so urination may end the Contractions
However these are false contractions and often infrequent, irregular, and involve only mild cramping and do not become more intense over time.
But If Your contractions lasts for longer than usual and so intense and regular , if you feel vaginal discharge , spotting and severe regular abdominal cramps which do not seems to subside with walk or rest
i would strongly suggest you to immediately contact your gynecologist to have a look into it
I hope it help
Thanks & Get well Soon
Welcome To HCM & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here
As you are approaching near to Labor there is high possibility of False contractions (called Braxton Hicks contractions ) , these contractions are a tightening of the uterine muscles for one to two minutes and are thought to be an aid to the body in its preparation for birth
There are few things which you should know -
like -Dehydration can make muscles spasm so drinking plenty of water and fluids will help ,
Lying down on the left side can help too , A slight change in movement Sometimes makes the contractions disappear (As you mentioned they become slow when you do brisk walks )
A full bladder can sometimes trigger Braxton Hicks, so urination may end the Contractions
However these are false contractions and often infrequent, irregular, and involve only mild cramping and do not become more intense over time.
But If Your contractions lasts for longer than usual and so intense and regular , if you feel vaginal discharge , spotting and severe regular abdominal cramps which do not seems to subside with walk or rest
i would strongly suggest you to immediately contact your gynecologist to have a look into it
I hope it help
Thanks & Get well Soon
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