Re: 36 weeks with some serious pelvic pain
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 15:16:13 -0600 (CST)
These are all normal things - delivery timing is up to a higher power.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Mon, 1 Apr 2002, Dawn wrote:
>
>Hi, I am 36 weeks pregnant and have noticed that in the last day or so
>that my pelvic bones feel looser when I walk and to help with the pain
>of walking, I have to walk with my legs farther apart than usual. I've
>got that pregnancy waddle going on. I experienced some contractions
>Saturday night that lasted 1 1/2 minutes and were 5 minutes apart. This
>was due to dehydration. My checkup last Tuesday, I was closed but
>"soft" and the baby's head was right by the cervix opening. When I lay
>down, I have extreme pain for a few minutes. It seems like the baby's
>head is grinding against my bones. Could the loose feeling pelvis, soft
>cervix and baby's head at cervix opening be a sign that delivery may be
>soon? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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