A 25-year-old female asked:
lower tummy and back pain during 37 weeks pregnancy. labor?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Diane Minich answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Possibly: Call your OB and check with them.
4304 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Rhonda Simons answered
Family Medicine 15 years experience
Braxton hicks: Most likely they are practice contractions. I used to get them every time i stood up from a sitting position. Baby starts to move lower and reposition for labor which puts pain on your back. Good luck and congrats!
4304 viewsAnswered Mar 16, 2020
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