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Can Contractions, Be Related To Sharp Stomach Pain During Pregnancy?

hi i am about 31 weeks pregnant, i felt the baby move around a couple of hours ago and after that i felt a sharp stomachpain that worsened with in 10 mins now. its been about 3 hours now and it has not gone away. for a while my stomach was so tight and in pain that i could change positions from where i was layng. are these contractions? shpuld i be worried?
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
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Hallow Dear,

The foetal movements seem to be normal; however if your uterus is becoming tight, it means your uterus is contracting strongly. Please note the frequency of such contractions and whether you can indent the uterus with your finger during contractions. Also note whether it is uterus which is becoming firm or whole of the abdomen is getting tight.

If it is uterus which is causing painful contractions, you will have to report to the Obstetrician ASAP since this is indicating premature labour contractions. You will be given some injections to relax your uterus; however at the same time you will be given steroid injections to make the lungs of the baby mature so that they will function well after the premature delivery.

Please do not waste time and rush to the emergency room ASAP. Till that restrict yourself to the bed.

Hope this gives you message.

Dr. Nishikant
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Can Contractions, Be Related To Sharp Stomach Pain During Pregnancy?

Hallow Dear, The foetal movements seem to be normal; however if your uterus is becoming tight, it means your uterus is contracting strongly. Please note the frequency of such contractions and whether you can indent the uterus with your finger during contractions. Also note whether it is uterus which is becoming firm or whole of the abdomen is getting tight. If it is uterus which is causing painful contractions, you will have to report to the Obstetrician ASAP since this is indicating premature labour contractions. You will be given some injections to relax your uterus; however at the same time you will be given steroid injections to make the lungs of the baby mature so that they will function well after the premature delivery. Please do not waste time and rush to the emergency room ASAP. Till that restrict yourself to the bed. Hope this gives you message. Dr. Nishikant