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1906916 tn?1333359894

contractions?

i just had sex with my boyfriend about an hour ago, and now i'm having some painful period-like cramps in my lower abdomen and pelvic area. but they seem to be more constant than comming and going...could these be contractions? i'm 38 weeks 4 days. this is also the first time this has happened after sex.
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1906916 tn?1333359894
Thanks everyone, i think it turned out to be false labor. but i think i saw a bit of mucous plug this morning so hoping he comes soon!
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2083571 tn?1339481452
Could be a false labour, it happened to me three or four times for up to 5hrs after sex at the end of my second pregnancy. But all that cramping is helping your body get ready for the real thing so it's not wasted!
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2195822 tn?1341056911
I wanted to add I was also induced :P so maybe my contractions were a bit more intense! i'd ignore my comment in this case and listen to the girls above! sorry!
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Could very well be the start....when I was in labour at the start couldn't even feel them...they only knew I was getting pains cos I was hooked up and there was no pattern contractions were all over the place. best of luck either way
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2137220 tn?1340741325
It could be real contractions just starting that would increase in pain over time. Are you timing them? After having sex it's very possible to get contractions, that's one way women try to get labor going if they're over due or just wanna be done! Time them, and if something isn't right you could always call and explain what's going on, or go to the hospital!
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2195822 tn?1341056911
Could be Braxton hicks contractions. I would say you'll know a contraction when you feel one. Or you could be just getting pains after sex. If you're worried ask a doc for advice ..I knew when mine started..didn't have to even question it.
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1906916 tn?1333359894
Im also getting alot of pain in my feet and thighs...does that happen?
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