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I'm 38 weeks 4 daus pregnant with constant cramping nausea and severe back pain? is this a sign of labor?

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Get checked: At this stage of pregnancy these symptoms could be sign of labor or a worrisome problem like fetal distress due to any reason like dehydration or cord around baby's neck or early separation of placenta. It is best to see your OB doc and get checked to make sure baby is okay.

Answered 9/1/2017

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