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A 30-year-old female asked:
I'm 33 weeks peregnant. i have dr appoint. in 2 days . i get sharp pain like electric or nife down there my vegina since last weekdoes this mean the head is engaged . my baby does move but much less than b4?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Geoffrey Schnideranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
Pregnancy pain: What you describe is commonly associated with pressure or irritation of pelvic nerves, resulting in episodic electric shock-like sensations in the vagina. Not to worry unless you are experiencing contractions.
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