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Lower abdominal cramping feels like a period. and 36 weeks pregnant and 3cm dilated. why am i cramping so bad?
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Labor: Sounds like you are in early labor. Call your doctor for advice on when you should be evaluated.
Answered 4/30/2013
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Maybe labor, maybe: Cramping is very normal, this may or may not be early labor. In either case, if you are 3cm, and feeling regular contractions, then you should call your ob. Best of luck!
Answered 5/1/2013
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