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A 28-year-old member asked:
Can uterine contractions be felt just in the lower part of abdomen? i am 33 weeks 2nd pregnancy, first born was preterm - 35.5wks.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Call the Dr: Although you may be having false contractions it is very important that you keep a line of communication open with your ob. With a prior premi in your history, you are at increased risk of another & all the ob's i work with want to know sooner rather than later when these sort of issues come up. Make the call & find out what indicators they would suggest before u have these events monitored @ l& d.
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