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A 24-year-old female asked:

I'm 33 weeks pregnant baby is head down and i have a lot of vaginal pressure that isn't relieved by position change is this normal?

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Dr. Daniel Leeanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience

Yes: Yes this is common. However, see your ob.Gyn immediately if you have any vaginal bleeding, painful contractions, or gross leakage of fluid.

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