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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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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

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