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30wks preg. having bad abd/back cramps & pressure. ob cked/felt,was having contractions.no dilation. observed for a bit & released. what are these?
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Prodromal labor: Sounds like preterm prodromal labor contractions (prodromal = false). The uterus actually starts with contracting around 15 weeks as mild cramps. For a couple days after sex, when your bladder is full and with activity you may have some painful nonfunctional contractions. It could also be uterine irritability (short 10-30 second rapid contractions) caused by the same thing and nonfunctional
Answered 6/13/2015
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