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Re: is this early labor or normal pregnancy symptoms?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 18:35:30 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 25 Jan 2001, Tara wrote: >
>I will be 37 weeks on 01/28/01. I am almost 3 cm and 70 %. For the
>past 2 days I have had some pretty bad cramps that felt like menstrual
>cramps. They come and go as do the braxton hicks. Last night I was
>awakened by the worst case of the runs I have ever had which went away
>this morning. I have been extremely tired today-don't know if it was
>because I sat on the toliet all night or what. Just curious to know
>what any one else's experience is/was or an opinion of a medical
>provider would be helpful. I don't want to call the ob unless
>absolutely necessary-I know they will want me go to the hospital and be
>monitored for a couple of hours, but I have just spent too much time
>there since I was in preterm labor since 29 weeks.
>Thanks alot!

Could be labor Could be False labor. The only way to know is to get the cervix checked.

RDB

-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG

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