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Hi i'm 39 weeks pregnant and this is my 5th child. iv been experiencing back pain, cramping with some tightening but making me feel sick. why is this?
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Labor: You are towards the end of your pregnancy. This could be early signs of labor. This pregnancy may be unique to your other 4 pregnancies.
Answered 7/22/2016
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Would get OB check: Sounds like you might be in early labor--should call your OB and get examined for effacement and dilation, to avoid surprise.
Answered 6/10/2014
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