Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am 37 weeks been having cramps and low back pain. i went to labor and delivery 4 days ago i was contracting every 2 to 3 minutes but i wasn't dialating?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
False labor: Once you start dilating, you're considered in labor. After 4 cm, you're considered in active labor.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
35 weeks 5 days pregnant menstrual like cramps, leg cramps, back pain and nausea is this labor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am having period like cramps and I am 36 weeks pregnant but when i go to labor and delivery thy say I am just dehydrated could it be real labor pain?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
39 weeks pregnant bowel movement came out green pressure on lower back, left pelvic minor cramp. loss mucus.does that mean labor is in a couple days?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Occasionally I get bad leg cramps in the upper back of my leg above the knee. after a 12hr day of labor in sun all day.what causes.hurt I can't move?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm 40 weeks and 4 days pregnant with llower back pain that feels like menstural cramps every 6 minutes or so and brown discharge. Is this pre labor?
Have low back more of cramp nagging pain like the ones when starting labor + headache, on and off for a week.Urinalysis normal.Is it pyelonephritis?
37 weeks pregnant , 2 cent.Dilated & 90% effaced also the babies head is really low and i feel pressure and period like cramps, wen will i go into labor?
I'm 37 weeks pregnant 4cm dilated lost mucus plug been having back pain and menstrual like cramps how much longer till labor?
I'm 38 weeks pregnant. I have a constant dull low back ache and period like cramps. Also have had some minor contractions. Is this labor?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
