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How Can Intermittent Braxton Hicks Contractions, Vaginal Pressure And Abdominal Cramps Be Treated?

I ll be 25 weeks tomorrow and I ve been having Braxton Hicks contractions on and off all day I feel like I have to poop and my back and lower stomach are slightly cramping and I feel like I m going to give birth to a bowling ball there is so much pressure in my vagina what do I do
Mon, 4 Dec 2023
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Hi,

Braxton hicks contractions are not painful. The pain you have needs to be examined AND investigated as per need by a gynecologist. It can be either nothing serious but just severe constipation with lot of gases pressing down the rectum or it can be premature labor pains which needs to be excluded.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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How Can Intermittent Braxton Hicks Contractions, Vaginal Pressure And Abdominal Cramps Be Treated?

Hi, Braxton hicks contractions are not painful. The pain you have needs to be examined AND investigated as per need by a gynecologist. It can be either nothing serious but just severe constipation with lot of gases pressing down the rectum or it can be premature labor pains which needs to be excluded. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician