PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for August, 2001: Re: 18.5 weeks-- uterus tightning

Re: 18.5 weeks-- uterus tightning

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 1 Aug 2001 18:23:11 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 1 Aug 2001, Lorrie wrote: >
>I have checked the archives which only confused me more. I understand
>that I am too early for Braxton Hicks, so what is this tightning of my
>uterus? I have been noticing it for 2 weeks, particularly when I am
>lying down. It is a painless but very distinct cramping and hardening
>of my uterus that lasts less than a minute. It sometimes happens
>several times a day, or somtimes not at all (that I notice) for a couple
>days. It has increased in frequency though.
>
>I would love to hear from a doctor, or for that matter, from any women
>who have experienced this and know what it is and if its common. I have
>a doctors Appt. in 2 weeks for an ultrasound. Does this warrent an
>earlier visit?
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>lorrie
>

Lorrie,

Lorrie, Even this early in pregnancy, the uterus has contractions. These contractions are usually just focal or smaller areas of the uterus tightening. This is a necessary thing for the uterus to maintain its fitness and tone... Lynn

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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