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pedsnurse
LIF Adolescent
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Amy
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Pre term contractions ?
I am not sure If I am having them or not. I know I should Call my dr. I have an appointment tomorrow. I am a nurse and I am on my feet for 12hours when I work. It has been getting
harder for me. Last nightI was soooooo sore in lower abdomen that it hurt to walk. Now todayI have a tightening crampy pain. Whatdo contractions feel like?? Should I call todayandnot wait until tomorrow!! Walking is Still kinda hard I am Very sore. Maybe its the weight of my Belly andI am just still sore!!Baby is moving like crazy. Any help would be appreciated!
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Posted 9/11/07 11:18 AM  |
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alexlynn7
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Re: Pre term contractions ?
i have been having pre-term contractions since 25 weeks. they were controlled with meds for a few weeks, but then started up again, so i've had to be on bedrest since 28 weeks. i am currently 35 weeks, still contracting, but will be taken off bed rest at 36 weeks. it's been a loooong road... but i've made it this far with only a little effacement and no dilation...
i would definitely call your doctor. they may want you to come in for a cervical check and for contraction monitoring. better to get it checked out and have it be nothing than to be in pre-term labor and have it progress to a point where they couldn't stop it.
good luck!!!! 
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| Posted 9/11/07 11:26 AM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Pre term contractions ?
Ah nurses make the worst patients (well actually drs are probably worse), too stuborn to let anyone else take care of them. I'm an L&D nurse and started contracting at 23wks while I was at work and ignored it for hours. I honestly thought I had a UTI because it felt like my bladder was spasming because the cramping was so low. Finally as my shift was winding down I finally decided to get it checked out and sure enough I was contracting every 2-3minutes! So my advice to you is call your Dr now!!!!!
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| Posted 9/11/07 1:04 PM |
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alexlynn7
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Re: Pre term contractions ?
Posted by Disneygirl
Ah nurses make the worst patients (well actually drs are probably worse), too stuborn to let anyone else take care of them.
i am a doctor and i ignored my contractions for several days. 
call your doctor!!!
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| Posted 9/11/07 1:19 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Pre term contractions ?
I would call your doctor now. The quicker he can assess the situation, the quicker he can try to remedy it before you wind up on bedrest.
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| Posted 9/11/07 1:53 PM |
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LisaI
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Re: Pre term contractions ?
I went into preterm labor at 34 weeks. It was controlled with meds until i gave birth at 38 weeks. good luck.
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| Posted 9/11/07 2:08 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: Pre term contractions ?
My advice is to always call. This past pregnancy was the only one where I didnt go into preterm labor. I had with all my other pregnancies...each time felt different...Once it was crampy, once more of an achiness in my legs, once I just had no clue what was going on...
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| Posted 9/11/07 3:20 PM |
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jellybean78
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Re: Pre term contractions ?
I would definitely call your dr. It could be real contractions or Braxton Hicks
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| Posted 9/11/07 4:10 PM |
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