Am I in Labor 38 weeks pregnant and in pain in more ways than one?

Question

I have been having pain in my stomach since about 10pm last night but they never got stronger. So I just tried to go back to sleep which didn't work very well only slept for a few hours here and their. All morning they are still their but now (I know this is gross but oh well) I am having pain so bad that it I hit the floor it starts in my lower stomach, then shoots to my butt hole. Also I have been in the bathroom every 20 to 30 minutes feeling like I have diarrhea, I do have to go but their is almost nothing every time. Also my back is hurting constantly a burning sensation that just wont go away. And last but not least I have pressure almost a splintering feeling that goes all the way down my v****a. I was 80% effaced two weeks ago and 2 cm dilated.

Answer 1

CALL YOUR DOCTOR ASAP!

Answer 2

It all depends...it could be that you are experiencing pressure from the baby as well as round ligament pains, or you could be having some back labor, OR it could be false labor. Usually contractions are more pronounced, and once they become more into routine, it will feel like severe menstrual cramps that come in waves or patterns. If you were 80% effaced and 2cm dialated 2 weeks ago, there could be a cause for concern. Your doctor should be checking you every week by now, and maybe putting in a little call for safe measure would be a good idea right now. Good luck!

Answer 3

Yup sounds like your in labor!! Go to the hospital ASAP you are going to meet your little angel really soon! :) Good luck!!

Answer 4

Goto the hospital to get checked out congrats and good luck

Answer 5

CALL THE DOCTOR!!!

If your not in labor, they will send you home.

Just don't take the chance of something being wrong.

I have 5 kids I gave birth to and even if it takes another 16 hours, you need to know what is going on.  

Answer 6

yup u might be in labor...or if ur dilated to 3 they will probally keep u and induce ur labor...good luck with everything!

Answer 7

you might be starting labor. Go to the dr and get checked!!!  Good luck

Answer 8

Sounds like you are probably in labor. If you are planning on having the baby in a hospital you might want to get there, or at least call your doctor.  

Answer 9

Your in the early stages of labor, i would go to the hospital if I were you! Your going to have a baby soon!!! Lucky!

Answer 10

I would definitely call your Dr. I'm almost willing to bet your in Early labor. I hope everything goes well with you and the baby.  

Answer 11

In my experience labor felt like strong intense period like cramps.  Back pain however does happen in some women.  I would call your doctor for some advice while they're still in the office. It sounds kind of like labor, but it's different for everyone.  At least it's worth calling to find out.  Best of luck.

Answer 12

Call your doctor...this may be the day!!!

Answer 13

sounds to me that you need to get off of here

and call your doctor.

good luck

Answer 14

at 38 weeks, which was just last week for me, i had alot of these pains too. i informed my doctor about them  and he told me they were just my body getting ready. They have since gotten worse, although now I KNOW they are very real contractions. No doubt about it.  But you can have contractions days/weeks before actual labor. I would expect the pains to increase as the week goes on.

If you are truly concerned you can call your doc, but i think it is normal.