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Pressure almost pain where i would imagine my cervix would be. no contractions or other symtoms of labor?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be assessed: Pressure is a symptom of a change. Woman's labor symptoms can vary. Be checked to see if your cervix is changing. All the best.

Answered 6/8/2015

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal: It seems like your body is preparing for labor (early cervical/ripening changes).

Answered 6/8/2015

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A member asked:

Pressure almost pain where i would imagine my cervix would be. no contractions or other symtoms of labor?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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