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How do contractions feel like? wife is 40 weeks pregnant lots of discomfort... please help describe it. thanks drs.

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Pain: Contractions usually caus E pain. But everyone is different. Seek ob-gyn assistance soon.

Answered 3/5/2020

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