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I'm 27 weeks pregnant and woke up this morning with pretty uncomfortable menstral like cramps. they have lasted 3 hours now and not gone away. normal?

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Braxton Hicks: Those are Braxton Hicks contractions preparing for later in pregnancy when the real thing starts.

Answered 6/30/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 27 weeks pregnant and woke up this morning with pretty uncomfortable menstral like cramps. they have lasted 3 hours now and not gone away. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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