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I am 32 weeks pregnant w my 2nd child at 27 weeks i was in hospital w preterm contractions i had lower back and menstrual type cramping i was not dialat?

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Good news: It sounds as if you ha contractions only and not labor. Keep in close touch with your doctor.

Answered 10/1/2012

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