When to go to the hospital?

Question

So I am 37 weeks + 2 and I have been having some pretty bad low back pain since yesterday.  This morning I woke up to a sharp pain in my lower abdomen causing my legs to shake and I have been cramping on and off since..  I am trying to decide if I should go get checked but I always feel stupid in case it's really nothing,  like I feel bad wasting their time... What would you do?

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I say go to the hospital. You may not want to waste their time but you also want everything to be OK with the baby. Better safe than sorry, even if it's nothing it'll give you peace of mind.

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Dont be scared to go in and get checked. Sometimes contractions dont feel like we expect them to, with my first she was face up so I only felt pain in my back and no where else. I didnt think they were contractions when I went in because I was leaking so luckily I trusted my instincts when I felt like something wasnt right. It is normal to have a few "scares" before real labor sets in if thats what this is, L&D staff are used to it and are fully equipped to help you out. It is their job. 
You only need to worry about yours and your baby's health right now. Nothing else.

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You're not wasting there time, they get paid to do this. Go to the hospital to be on the safe side. Can u time the pains? They may not seem like contractions but if u can time them do so bc they will ask u at the hospital.

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Call first; sounds like you're on your way towards labour, if the cramping becomes consistent: go to the hospital

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I would call my care provider or L&D and ask for their opinion before going to the hospital.

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I say of it really concerns you call your provider and ask. But if your not having close  contractions,  or your water breaks etc. I say you don't have to go in. Most likely is the baby laying on a nerve causing the pain and muscle spasms.

When to go to the hospital?

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