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What does period like cramps mean in the third trimester? is it true if you get sick in the third trimester your baby is coming soon.

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Various causes: May be braxton hicks or could be a urinary tract infection so see your ob, no to the second question just an old wives tale, .

Answered 4/1/2015

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A member asked:

What does period like cramps mean in the third trimester? is it true if you get sick in the third trimester your baby is coming soon.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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