Cramps at 36 weeks?

My obgyn said it was normal, but I feel some cramps when I’m walking around at work or sometimes if I need to use the bathroom. It’s just a little uncomfortable, did anyone else experience this?

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I’ve been cramping since about 30wks. Sometimes it’s Braxton hicks, sometimes it’s a contraction or two but nothing crazy. It’s mostly just your body preparing and your cervix changing & (possibly) opening.

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I’ve been feeling them more and more and just wanted to make sure they’re normal🫶

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Sounds like Braxton Hicks; I have them basically whole second half of pregnancy but they get stronger and more frequent towards the end

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Could be braxton hicks, because lots of things trigger them and they can be uncomfortable, or could be prodromal labor. Also, if you're not hydrated enough, you can cramp up.

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I also had cramps, pretty bad ones at 36 weeks, I thought I was in labor and then got checked at 37 weeks and was told that cramps could indicate dilation, which I was 1.5cm. So maybe you’re slowly dilating

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