A 29-year-old female asked:
33 weeks pregnant 2cm dilated babies head is low. i am in extreme pain right now. feels like my lower uterus ripped. is this normal? cause of it?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Not normal: You need to get to the hospital now. Severe/extreme pain is never normal at 33 weeks and it could be something serious like the placenta pulling away or bleeding behind it. Turn off computer and get to er/hospital now!
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