Period type cramping 38weeks +4 days?

Question

hi every1 you might know me from my previous posts, im 38 weeks +4 days, currently experiencing period type cramping for almost all day on and off, its currently here now and when it goes i still have tummy ache but its not like period pain. could it be labour coming? also breif feeling of light backache, didnt last long though. was told yesterday now babys head is engaged also.

Answer 1

That sounds like the first stages of labor. Call your doctor and explain what you are feeling remember that not everyones water brakes some have to be broken my first 2 children my bag of water had to be broken. Just time when you get these pains and let you doctor know.

Good Luck. And congrats.

Answer 2

Ive been getting it too.....my contractions dont stay consistent though. Im sure it will be anytime now for the both of us :)

Answer 3

sounds to me like your body is practicing....or its in the beginning stages of labor.  Most hospitals wont accept you untill you are having complications, your water has broken or your contractions are 5 minutes a part....I mean they will take you - but will send you home if they dont think your labor is 'active' enough.

Call the maternity ward, thats where we are told to call, and see what they say...before they said to come in mine told me to try a warm bath and to drink water.  But sometimes a woman just knows - go with your gut!

Congrats!

Answer 4

Sounds very much like it could be the start of labour, I was exactly the same as that.

Answer 5

Hi I have been getting these on and off from 34 weeks and I am now 38 weeks and still getting them as well as loads more braxton hicks which are really powerful, my baby isnt engaged yet or he wasnt at my 37 weeks check, but that doent mean I cant go into labour. My back and tummy has been dull acheing for ages and getting to sleep is worse because of the pain, Ive got my fingers crossed that every time I feel it it will be proper labour but im still waiting lol

Like people say you will know when you are in labour but still we want to know more lol as this is my first we havent experiances it before lol

Answer 6

If it lasts into the night I would call your doctor.  You very well could be going into the first stages of labor.  The light cramping could be from the baby moving further down.  I'd keep track of how many and how often and by about 8:00 tonight call your dr if they are still there.

Don'y get disapointed if it's not, trust me the  wait is well worth it in the end.  

You can also try some walking to see if the cramps get any worse, if they do then call your dr sooner so he/she can get the hospital notified.

Good Luck and Congrats