I don’t know if I should head to the hospital yet.
Yesterday it started with back pain, then the back pain increased and then I woke up around 2:30 with lower abdominal pain that increases and then fades away and then comes back. The pain is worst if I stay on my side but it doesn’t seem very regular in strength and time. I also popped twice in less than 2 hours, I don’t know if I am overreacting or I should go to the hospital because my belly doesn’t feel like the right contractions it is mostly the lower belly pain. Is it normal? I am 40 weeks today
It sounds like early labor to me. I’d just wait till they’re pretty consistent, 5-7 min apart for an hour.
i think it’s right around the corner for you! a lot of people tend to have bowel movements before labor really kicks in, like your body is trying to clear you out. hospital probably won’t admit you until you’re 4cm or in active labor. wishing you the best labor! 💖
Thank you 😊 I was starting to think it would never happen because even though I had some back pain in my mind labor was far away haha
Can you call your OB’s phone line to check with them?
I can. I was just wondering if I was overthinking/reacting and this is normal and doesn’t mean I am getting into labor
I’m just not sure Reddit is the best place to go for this kind of question
You could call your OB. Mine told me to come in when contractions are hard to talk through. Otherwise you might be better just riding it out at home, even if it’s early labor.
called my doctor and they suggested I come in. Now I am admitted ☺️
Call your provider to let them know. But you could start timing them. Early labor contractions can be irregular. As you get into active labor they tend to get closer, stronger, and more consistent
I called my doctor and they suggested I come in. Now I am admitted ☺️