Re: 18w3d - uterine tightening and some pubic pain -- dr. please

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At Sun, 30 Jun 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I am currently 18w3d pregnant. Over the last few days I have noticed
>that occasionally my abdomen, from the bottom up to near the
>bellybutton, feels hard; other times it feels much softer and more
>"normal." I can feel when I put a hand on my abdomen -- there is no pain
>associated with this "hardening" (except this evening I had a brief,
>perhaps 1-minute crampiness, kind of like menstrual pain, on the left
>side, middle of the back) -- and also it seems to be associated with a
>general feeling of constriction or slight heaviness in the belly. Are
>these uterine contractions? If so, are they normal, or something to be
>concerned about?
>
>In addition, don't know if it's related, but I have been having some
>pubic pain/discomfort when walking or getting out of bed the last few
>days -- right in front, just under the public hair. And I seem to be
>urinating more frequently than a couple of weeks ago.
>
>So far, I have had a quite normal pregnancy -- heard the heartbeat last
>at 16w and dr. last checked cervix at 13w, and everything seemed fine.
>
>I am very concerned that all this may be a sign of trouble. Should call
>the doctor or just wait 10 days until my regular appt.? Thanks in
>advance for any help/advice.

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