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5574172 tn?1376700381

Vagina pressure & cramping?

I heard this can be early stages of labor, has anyone else heard this? Could it be true? Is it possibly almost my turn?! :)
I'm 37+3 btw! & been having this for two days but its getting worse as the night progresses!
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5574172 tn?1376700381
Ahhh dang it sounds like it could still be a while fingers crossed that when I go in tomo I get good news! I'm having to go in twice a week now & be closely watched because of my blood pressure, so if not tomo hopefully on Monday :)
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Lasting all day an night is Wat I'm saying...
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I am 36 weeks and have had BH for the past 3 days w them getting stronger at night. Got checked today an I'm only a 2. So Idk Wats real or false lol and this is my fourth!
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5601615 tn?1383450616
oops this one..
i copied wrong one that's b4 37 heres the other one

Your body may go through physical changes several days before labor starts. You may notice that the baby has dropped and given you more room for breathing. You may also notice that the baby is now pressing on your bladder, sending you running to the bathroom more often. You may pass a mucus plug that is gloppy in consistency-this plug was in your cervix and protected your baby from infections.



SIGNS OF LABOR



It helps to learn the signs and symptoms of labor; you may experience one or any of the following when your labor is preparing to start.


Lower back ache
Menstrual-like cramps (contractions, pains or waves) that become regular and stronger
A sudden gush or slow trickle of clear vaginal fluid
Pinkish vaginal discharge
Passing a thick mucus plug

Sometimes people have these signs and rush to the hospital only to find out they are not in true labor, and get sent back home to wait more. With false labor, your contractions will be inconsistent and your nurses will notice that your cervix isn't opening or changing.



GET CHECKED



You should always go to where you'll give birth if you experience any of the following symptoms or changes.


Your water breaks
You have bright red vaginal bleeding that's more than spotting
Contractions that last longer than a minute with little relief between
Persistent headache, vision changes or heartburn that doesn't go away
Your baby seems to be moving less than usual
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5601615 tn?1383450616
I got this information from my prepared childbirth labor class hope this helps and congrats and goodluck!:)



GENERAL PREGNANCY WARNING SIGNS
• Problems with your vision
• Recurring headaches
• Fever over 100 °F (37.7 °C)
• Sudden swelling in your face or hands
• Vomiting or diarrhea lasting 24 hours or more
• Vaginal bleeding
• Major change in your baby’s movement
• Sudden pain in your abdominal area
• Pain or burning during urination (This could be a sign of a urinary tract
infection, which poses more risk during pregnancy than at other times.
Don’t try to self-treat it.)
• Anything else that doesn’t seem right (Trust your instincts!)

SIGNS OF PRETERM LABOR (Before 37 weeks)
• Change or increase in vaginal discharge
• Pelvic or lower abdominal pressure
• Constant low, dull, backache
• Mild abdominal cramps (with or without diarrhea) that may feel like
persistent menstrual cramps
• Regular or frequent contractions that occur four or more times in one
hour (which might be painless)
• Your water breaks in a trickle or gush
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5691681 tn?1375735348
I did with my first baby about a week before I went into labor! My membranes were getting stripped too. But the pressure and vag pain was natural. It hurt when I pushed on the triangle part (where the hair is lol). Hopefully your little one is getting ready to leave the nest!!
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It could be id just let ur doc no wats going on to see what he would like to do I'm only 30 weeks i have that all the time so i would just ask ur doc..... good luck to ya and hope its ur turn :)
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