Question 1

i am 38 weeks 2 days pregnant and have had diarrha, back pain, and increased indigestion. is this a sign that labor is near? i am 3cm and 90% effaced.

Accepted Answer

Could be: If u were my pt and your cervix was that ripe i would induce you exactly at 39 weeks if u do not go into labor before then the ideal time to deliver is 39-40 weeks, please discuss with your ob.

Question 2

clear water drops and one time small fresh blood spot period like cramping is it labor or something else at 38 weeks pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Obgyn evaluation: You will need to contact your Obgyn to arrange an evaluation. Since you are near term you will need to make sure you did not break your water. You could just be dilating and passing your mucous plug. An evaluation will be needed to determine what is going on.

Question 3

ill be 38 weeks friday. i've been having a lot of discharge and really loose stools. is this a sign ill be in labor?

Accepted Answer

Possibly beginning: U say you're at 38 wks. U could be just getting diahrrea. Speak to your Ob tomorrow AM and be evaluated.

Question 4

i'm almost 34 weeks pregnant with my 5th kid. i have been getting back pain, head aches and loose stools. are these signs of labor coming soon?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Loose stools can cause contractions.  The headache isn't likely related to labor.  It could just be a headache, unless you have an elevated blood pressure.  If the back pain is constant, its less likely labor.  If every few minutes lasting 30-60 seconds its more likely contractions.  The only way to know for sure is call your OB and see if they want you to get on a fetal monitor.

Question 5

im 37 weeks and one day pregnant, lately i've been having constant nausea, acid reflux, headaches, hot flashes, and loose stools, impending labor?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Please call your OB to discuss as your OB knows you, could be a viral infection  and common to get nausea, ht burn at the end which there are otc meds u can take for this, let your OB decide but i rec seeing your OB before the weekend.

Question 6

i'm 35 weeks pregnant and have really bad back pains as well as lower abdomen pains also i have loose stools i'm not sure if this is labour or bh?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You may be in labor.  It can present in various ways.  You can see your doctor or got to your hospital to see if you are in fact in labor.

Question 7

what are labor signs at 38 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Early contractions: You will probably feel the baby "drop" which means it is getting lower in the pelvis, in preparation for childbirth.  You probably will have intermittent contractions, known as Braxton-Hicks contractions, again in preparation for childbirth.  As the time draws nearer to delivery the contractions will become stronger and more frequent.

Question 8

i am 38 weeks pregnant as of nov. 23 2012. this is my 3rd son, i had all of the other two at 28 and 31 weeks. what are signs that labor is near?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations: Congratulations on making it term with this pregnancy. Signs of labor are regular contractions 5 minutes apart for at least an hour. If you water breaks head to the hospital.

Question 9

i am 38 weeks pregnant and i've been having consistent lower back pain but more than 5 minutes apart is that an early sign of labor? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Call Your OB: You should have instructions given you by your OB on when and how to get in contact with them.

Question 10

38 weeks pregnant with nausea, back cramps and gas, could it be signs of labor?

Accepted Answer

Could be...: If the back cramps become  regular and progressively stronger, these symptoms would be compatible with labor. Start timing, lay back and relax in between. If the pain is continuous and not intermittent like early labor, then you need more urgent evaluation as this would not be normal at this point and could point to a problem.

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I am 38 weeks 2 days pregnant and have had diarrha, back pain, and increased indigestion. is this a sign that labor is near? i am 3cm and 90% effaced.

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Clear water drops and one time small fresh blood spot period like cramping is it labor or something else at 38 weeks pregnancy?

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Ill be 38 weeks friday. i've been having a lot of discharge and really loose stools. is this a sign ill be in labor?

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I'm almost 34 weeks pregnant with my 5th kid. i have been getting back pain, head aches and loose stools. are these signs of labor coming soon?

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Im 37 weeks and one day pregnant, lately i've been having constant nausea, acid reflux, headaches, hot flashes, and loose stools, impending labor?

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I'm 35 weeks pregnant and have really bad back pains as well as lower abdomen pains also i have loose stools i'm not sure if this is labour or bh?

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What are labor signs at 38 weeks pregnant?

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I am 38 weeks pregnant as of nov. 23 2012. this is my 3rd son, i had all of the other two at 28 and 31 weeks. what are signs that labor is near?

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I am 38 weeks pregnant and i've been having consistent lower back pain but more than 5 minutes apart is that an early sign of labor? what should i do?

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38 weeks pregnant with nausea, back cramps and gas, could it be signs of labor?

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