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Is it ok to have painful contractions about 3 times a day when you are 20 weeks pregnant?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It's not: Unusual but tell your doctor. Sometimes a bladder infection makes this worse. Good luck.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2013

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Not common but yes: Be sure to push fluids and see your doctor to be evaluated if this continues because dehydration or urinary tract infection can be causes of your pain.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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