37 weeks pregnant with lower back pain down left side?

Question

Just wondered if this could be a labour pain?? Had it since around 4am and couldnt sleep, its irritating more than anything. What should I do? I remember having it during my first pregnancy for bout 3 days before having my daughter. If it is a labour pain, how can I speed things up? Is it safe to at this stage? Please help!!

Answer 1

As your labour is almost near it is best to hire/buy Femme tens. It’s a dual channel obstetric TENS which is recommended by midwives for  support in labour & with back pain before and  after pregnancy .  

Mothersbliss.com sells and hire machine

http://www.mothersbliss.com/shopping/ten...

Answer 2

I know at 37 weeks your considered full term, they wouldn't induce me until then and my son was still floating around and not engaging in my pelvis, meaning he could have his cord wrapped around him at any time. I had to have non stress tests four times a week to make sure his heart was going up and down as it should. Even though I failed two at 35 weeks all my midwife did was have me stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored. She told me 37 weeks was soonest they want anyone to deliver and yes, at that point it's safe. You could be in the beginning stages of back labour. Ow! I'm sorry if you end up with that. You can speed things up by walking...especially up and down stairs, s*x is always the best natural way since sperm has a natural "ingredient". I've heard swear by spicy food and castor oil, all those sounded disgusting to me when I was pregnant lol. I would call the Dr. and let them know what's going on. Good luck=)

Answer 3

Is it traveling down from your back into outside thigh and into knee? It could very well be sciatica, due to pressure of fetus on the nerve. If it really bothers you lie on a tennis ball and work it around the lower back and buttocks. This will help with the muscle spasms.

Answer 4

It depends on what sort of pain, but typically it doesn't sound like a concrete labor pain.

You should however call your doctor, or midwife, let them know whats going on, and see what they suggest.

Answer 5

hi, i'm a bit late in answering this, but i wanted to tell you that the best way to deal with this (if you haven't already), is to have a bath. It will either slow down false labour (or at least ease the pain a bit), or it will speed up real labour.

good luck.