A member asked:

I'm 37 weeks pregnant been having bad cramping pooping alot and lower back pain my water hasn't broke yet?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

These could: be QUITE NORMAL for a late term Pregnancy! HOWEVER your OB-GYN EXPECTS you to be in contcat with them about ANY and ALL discomforting symptoms and any CONCERNS you might have! CALL HIM/HER! GOOD LUCK an I Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 1/23/2016

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Dr. Roger Duvivier answered

You need an exam: Contact your obstetrical team, doctor or midwife now and visit your Labor and Delivery Unit ASAP so that you can be examined and monitored ...to rule out preterm labor.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 9/26/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 37 weeks pregnant been having bad cramping pooping alot and lower back pain my water hasn't broke yet?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr. Roger Duvivier answered

Dr Naghmi agreed

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