38w 3d cramps
I’m 38w & 3d pregnant and for about 4-5 days I’ve experienced cramps on/off through the day. No pattern, it’s been every few hours. For the last half hour I’ve had cramps a few times that feel like period pains, and needed a poo (I’ve been to the toilet) and cramps are still on/off.
Nothing else has happened, no mucus plug, no waters gone, and I don’t think it’s braxton hicks as it feels different. Could these be practice contractions? Did anyone get period like cramps with no other symptoms then go into labour soon after?
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Following because this is me atm except 39+3!
38+4 and same! Hoping it means something is happening 🤞🏼
This is happening to me. It's my 3rd pregnancy and these types of contractions got me to 3cm both times before my labours properly started so I reckon it's the same this time?
Same here! Period cramps every night for like 2 hrs 😅… I am 38 + 4
@Hafs as someone who struggled to get to 4cm with the first two, this makes me hopeful my constant period pains and backache are working some magic 🥲
38w+ 3. I’m the same for the last couple of days.
Following - I’ve had really similar symptoms and literally just shared a similar post!
Something I find works for me is working with the pains (however subtle), I do circles with my hips and do a back and forth motion with them too and it helps the baby's head apply pressure to the cervix when I get the contractions. Also, eat your dates ladies!
Thanks all, I’m glad it’s not just me. I have a midwife appointment today so I’ll see if she can answer any questions. Baby now feels much lower than before too, so I’m wondering if baby has “dropped”. My bump doesn’t look any different but the movements feel different. I’ll see what she says! x
38 weeks today and feeling cramping lower down but only on one side, no mucus plug or waters yet either!😬
Yep 38+ 3 and same!
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