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A member asked:

Is there such thing as painless contractions? im laying flat and i get a tightness around my abdomen.then pressure down there every 5-10 mins(38wks)

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure : this happens to most people. They experience contractions. Some are minor and some are painful before labor starts

Answered 9/8/2015

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