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Re: 33 weeks, contractions, increased cervical mucus

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 Jul 2002 20:45:10 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 23 Jul 2002, Jennifer wrote: >
>hi, i am 33 weeks pregnant. last night i had contractions. they were
>hard but not severe. they were coming every three minutes. i have also
>noticed a very big increase in cervical mucus (in the last week or so).
>it is white and not smelly. i should also mention that this was
>happening for 2 hours. i had kept myself very busy during the day and
>convinced myself since that i just overworked myself and that is what
>caused this. once i layed down, after a while they started to subside.
>today i have been busy cleaning up and keeping up with a 2 1/2 year old,
>they have just started again and i am wondering if it is really
>necessary for me to go to the hospital. they are hard but not severe
>and i can still talk through them. i don't want to waste the hospital's
>time. i have had a child and i remember that when i was in true labour,
>the pain was so severe i couldn't take it. are contractions lighter the
>second time around? i should also mention that as of july 10th, the baby
>weighed 4.43 pounds (bigger then average for the time). my son was 1
>week late and weighed 7.5 pounds. should i just hold off till i see my
>doctor tomorrow afternoon?
>
>sorry for the long post but if anyone can answer i would be very
>greatful.

Drink 64 ounces of water, and lay down. If the contractions persist, call your doctor.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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