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Contractions or cramps

39 weeks today and have been experiencing menstrual like cramps for a few hours now. Should I assume I'm in labor and call my doctor or is cramping normal?
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Definitely contractions. Came to the hospital and was already dilated to 7cm!
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Good luck and congratulations
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When I was n labor with my oldest it felt like that up until my water broke
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30 weeks pregnant and have been vomiting all day and cramping started about 3 hours ago?
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30 weeks pregnant and have been vomiting all day and cramping started about 3 hours ago?
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Braxton hicks felt like i was having menstrual cramps. Started at 38 weeks then once I went into labor they were much stronger and could be timed. My doctor said the cramping i felt for two weeks was actually me dialating! I'm sure it feels different for everyone! Good luck!
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My contractions felt like menstrual cramps so I'd start timing them now if you haven't already
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Call your doctor.
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