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02 Feb 2004
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Labour pains
Hi Doc
When do someone starting feeling labour pains
I'm 37 weeks pregnant and since from last friday i've been feeling a period pain like pain, i'm not sure what is really happening. I feel it for a short period 2 minutes and it goes. Please advise,
When do someone starting feeling labour pains
I'm 37 weeks pregnant and since from last friday i've been feeling a period pain like pain, i'm not sure what is really happening. I feel it for a short period 2 minutes and it goes. Please advise,
GynaeDoc
This is normal. It is the womb preparing for labour. When the pains become stronger and more regular, you will know that this is labour. If your waters break or you have any bleeding, these would also be signs that labour is about to start.
Best wishes
Best wishes
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