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Cramping or Contractions?

My tummy has been so uncomfortable tonight. It has felt like cramps and I would automatically think they are contractions,  but when I touch my belly during the cramping it's not any tighter than normal. Do contractions HAVE to mean tightening?

I'm 38 weeks today. 3 cm & 80 % effaced already.
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Yes your belly will get tighter all over
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Not really.. does it come and go?? Take it n see cause I know mine were coming and going n they were painful when it comes where u would have to stop to take a deep breath! Hope this helps
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