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Pregnant, Lower Back Pain, Frequent Urination, Higher Fluid Level. What Is Cause?
I am 36.4 weeks pregnant. The last 4 days I have had extreme lower back/tail bone pain . Severe cramps (feels like mentrual) I feel lower pelvic pressure and have dropped ) I have been extremely thirsty and turn have been urinating every 2-3hrs. I have had a good pregnancy no complications, my Obgyn told me I had a higher level of fluid than others at 36 weeks and baby might come early. But last 2 days I have had gooosebumps and chills, what is cause? I m not in a cold environment and I Drink plenty.
Wed, 6 Mar 2013
Hello
Thank you for your query.
The pains you describe are pre labour pains.
frequent urination is also very common during this time.
The thirst also is normal.
Higher amniotic fluid is called polyhydramnios and the causes are many like idiopathic ( no reason found ), chromosomal abnormalities in the baby, maternal diabetes etc.
You should be evaluated for that.
With polyhydramnios you should be frequently evaluated by your doctor for preterm labour pains, as the distension and pressure predisposes to that.
Feeling chilly is not normal too, see your doctor for that.
You might be having a mild viral ' flu ' like episode.
take care
Thank you for your query.
The pains you describe are pre labour pains.
frequent urination is also very common during this time.
The thirst also is normal.
Higher amniotic fluid is called polyhydramnios and the causes are many like idiopathic ( no reason found ), chromosomal abnormalities in the baby, maternal diabetes etc.
You should be evaluated for that.
With polyhydramnios you should be frequently evaluated by your doctor for preterm labour pains, as the distension and pressure predisposes to that.
Feeling chilly is not normal too, see your doctor for that.
You might be having a mild viral ' flu ' like episode.
take care
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