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Are Frequent Stomach Tightening And Backaches Normal During Pregnancy?

I didnt kno i was having contractions, just had a backache and stomach tightening & went into l&d and found out i was having contractions. they almost had to stop them but they spaced out enuff to where they didnt have to.... that was about a week and a half ago but i have had them every day since & they keep getting more consistent.. almost feels like my stomach is constantly hard. My baby is head down & has been at my last two checkup us s & she has dropped & i am effacing as of 9 days ago that i kno of. should i be concerned? is there a chance my babygirl could be coming soon? is it normal for my stomach to feel hard all the time & to get such frequent bh s wit bachaches?
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Hello dear,i understand your concern.In my opinion frequent tightness of abdomen along with backache before 37 weeks is not normal.Infact the braxton hick contractions are painless.The tightness after 37 weeks indicate that you are going into labour.Anything before 37 weeks need examination to see for any cervical changes
to rule out preterm labour pains.Take adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day to prevent urinary infections and also dehydration.Because the infections and dehydration cause uterine irritability and pains.So relax and consult doctor.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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Are Frequent Stomach Tightening And Backaches Normal During Pregnancy?

Hello dear,i understand your concern.In my opinion frequent tightness of abdomen along with backache before 37 weeks is not normal.Infact the braxton hick contractions are painless.The tightness after 37 weeks indicate that you are going into labour.Anything before 37 weeks need examination to see for any cervical changes to rule out preterm labour pains.Take adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day to prevent urinary infections and also dehydration.Because the infections and dehydration cause uterine irritability and pains.So relax and consult doctor. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha