Am I having contractions or??

Question

I'm 38 weeks pregnant and for the last 3-4 days I keep getting this feeling of pressure and feeling of pain in between my legs and the bottom of my stomach, the first day I actually had that, it didn't last as long as they do now. I'm not sure if Its the baby pressing down, I mean the top of my stomach gets hard under my breast but the bottom part of my stomach stays flabby since I was a bigger girl. I'm just curious if this is what I think it is. I mean I cramp down there too when I have them. I also think I lost some of my mucus plug but of coarse I'm not sure ( this is my first baby) it was clear and sticky and clumpy *sorry TMI* please help.

Answer 1

Go see a doctor and get off yahoo answers!  by the way, congrats to you and your husband.

Answer 2

It sounds like your having mild contractions, I would keep track of the timing and call your Dr. for a check, you should be seeing your Doctor weekly at this point. Of course if contractions come closer together and get more painful go to the hospital most will check you for labor signs and dilation and send you home if your not ready yet.

Answer 3

I am also 38 wks and I have done so much research about these things because I want it to happen so bad. I would say if it has been going on for days it isnt actual labor because it would have happened by now. It sounds like your body is getting ready and it shouldnt be too much longer!! good luck!

Answer 4

sounds like it is getting close for u  ..sounds like part of the mucus plug has came away I've had 6 babies and i only had the mucus plug  noticed with the last 2 ..:) up to 5 days before..sounds like u may be having braxton hicks contractions  ur body preparing for the big day.u will know when its time to go,,believe me..lol if u r worried give the hospital a call I'm sure they will give u lots of advice..

Answer 5

I would go to the hospital and have them check you.Just to be on a safe side..

Or if you have insurance on back of the card there's a 800 number..call it and you will be able to talk to a nurse..

Good luck and congrats !

Answer 6

I am 38 weeks prego with my first and I feel the same thing for the past week it also feels like I have period cramping here and there. I haven't called my doctor. I am waiting to see if they get more intense. I hope they do soon because this is been happening sooo often to me and I  keep thinking I might b starting labor and it goes away. So if i was you I would sit tight and wait it out a little bit if it gets more painful or you think something is wrong call your doctor. But i think it is just normal. Hopefully labor is SOOON for us!

Answer 7

The hardening you described sounds like a contraction.  You are probably in very early labor.  I would just make sure to note the timing of the contractions and make sure you have everything ready to go!

Answer 8

It is possible, does it make you want to crunch over and cry. time them, if they are 3-5 minutes apart, you could definately be in labor. if its bothersome, call your doctor, he/she is the expert!

Answer 9

It is probably just the baby moving lower and your body preparing for the birth.  It sounds like contraction but you could have them for a while before the real thing happens. I hope all goes well and congratulations.

Answer 10

just be calm is does sound like it but.........have a rest take a bath and just wait abit then if they come stronger and a few mins apart phone ur midwife but in the morning see a doctor just to be safe and congrats x