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Have pain in stomach, groin and vagina. Am 37 weeks pregnant. Is it normal?
i am 37 weeks pregnant have exam this monday i started having a little cramping after exam, I was told during exam that my cervix was soft and I was diliated to 1cm. but baby was not engaged since the exam i having been having sharp pains in stomach , in groin and vagina at times so this mean infection or labor or normal
Asked On : Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Mar 2013
Hello
Thank you for your query.
As your pelvic examination says, you are definitely not in labour.
The pains that you describe could be preparatory for labour, or pre labour as it is called.
This is normal, and if your doctor has examined you, you have no cause for worry.
If the pains intensify, and the uterus starts contracting ( becomes hard ) and you start having vaginal discharge / bleeding then you need to consider labour.
Infections can cause such pains but if you werent told you had an infection during your pelvic exam, its highly unlikely you are having it now.
Take care.
Thank you for your query.
As your pelvic examination says, you are definitely not in labour.
The pains that you describe could be preparatory for labour, or pre labour as it is called.
This is normal, and if your doctor has examined you, you have no cause for worry.
If the pains intensify, and the uterus starts contracting ( becomes hard ) and you start having vaginal discharge / bleeding then you need to consider labour.
Infections can cause such pains but if you werent told you had an infection during your pelvic exam, its highly unlikely you are having it now.
Take care.
Answered: Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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