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What Causes Pain Between Shoulder Blades During 36 Weeks Pregnancy?
I have bad pain between my shoulder blades that comes an goes. I m 36 weeks pregnant and have irregular contractions for weeks but the shoulder pain just started tonight. It s worse during a contraction. I ve tried all of my heartburn remedies but don t feel like that s it. Could labor cause pain that high on the back?
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Normal labor pain is associated with pain in the lower back but women go through labor differently.
If it was labor there should be associated abdominal cramps as well which would be regular.
It is possible that the pain is due to positioning or the effect of the uterus on the upper back with the back thrust backwards.
I hope this helps
Normal labor pain is associated with pain in the lower back but women go through labor differently.
If it was labor there should be associated abdominal cramps as well which would be regular.
It is possible that the pain is due to positioning or the effect of the uterus on the upper back with the back thrust backwards.
I hope this helps
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