30 weeks and 2 days pregnant?

Question

i have had braxton hicks and its way down low by my private when it tightens up i feel alot of pressure in my private...and i've been having discharge also...i called my doctor and she said i could be going into preterm labor to go to the hospitol if it keeps this up...this is my 5th baby but i've never went into labor myself they have always broke my water and started it....i've tryed laying down but it still does it...should i go to the hospitol? thanks

Answer 1

I am 32 weeks and went into early labour 3 weeks ago. (they stopped it).  The have a new test called FFN (fetal fibronectin) It can tell if your body is preparing to go into labour.  Its like getting a pap test.  I would go in to be in the safe side.  They can stop labour if they catch it early enough.  The longer that baby stays in there the better. Better to be safe than sorry.  Good Luck

Answer 2

Yea if you have tried to lay down and drink lots of water..and it hasn't helped..Go in..It can't hurt. If it is pre-term labor they can stop it...if it isn't then they can at least monitor you!

Answer 3

being your 5th baby you could have it very fast my whole labor with my 4th was 30 mins start to finnish i would get to the hospital so they could give you injections to mature babys lungs and stop your labor if you are in labor so yes deffinately get checked

good luck

Answer 4

just listen to your doctor. i think if you're having more than 5 braxton hicks in one hour you should go to L&D to get checked out, the sooner the better...and if nothing else you get sent home and don't have to worry anymore. it does sound more like you might be going into preterm labor than just braxton hicks.

Answer 5

I would listen to your doctor.. I would go to the hospital just to make sure you not into preterm labor..

Answer 6

Absolutely i'd get in the car now. I had the exact same thing with my son and he was born 1 hour later and  5 weeks too early.

You need to get it sorted before it turns into full blown labour.  

Lots of hugs and good luck