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contractions or not?

Hey ladies, I'm starting to having this sharp ache pain on the lower left side of my back... N I'm not sure if its contractions starting or what, I am 37+6 weeks n already 3 centimeters dilated. This is the first time I'm feeling this pain,  so do u guys think this can be contractions starting?
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Okay thank u for your advice! :-)
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All of my labors have consisted of back contractions, as many women experience stomach contractions. They could be contractions. If they keep getting worst and they keep occurring closer together then I'd go get checked. You could also be experiencing sciatic nerve pain. Keep us posted.
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