what is going on ?

Question

I'm 37w3d ftm and just today I started feeling pelvic pain almost like a tightening and squeezing that makes me wanna take a poop

I'm timing it since 2pm today. They are 10 minutes apart and last 50-60 seconds. They take my breath away to the point that l get on all fours on my carpet

It's NOT contractions right ?

Answer

Could be. You'd want them to get closer together though.
One way to differentiate is to make sure you're not dehydrated, take a warm bath or shower, change your activity (if you were walking, lay down; if you were resting, walk). If they continue, probably labor contractions but if you go to L&D now, they might send you back as they want them to be 5 minutes apart.

Answer

I feel something similar like the baby is pushing hard on my cervix, and it feels like the prequel to a pop. It causes me to cry out in pain, but not sure what it is.

Answer

I would call the labour ward and speak to a midwife she may want to check 💕

what is going on ?

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