Labor maybe?

Question

Currently 38w4d. Baby has dropped, been cramping on a off all day but my stomach doesnt always tighten up or turn hard when it happens. Hasn’t even really been consistent. I am not dehydrated or anything. Should I call doctor or wait a bit longer? They aren’t very painful just feels like mild-medium period cramps

Answer

Definitely time and if your just feeling weird call the nurse or go in. I literally sat at home all day blowing off mild cramps as nothing, believing I wasnt in labor. Till my mom made me call and the nurse said to go in. And sure shit, I got to the hospital and was dilated 5cm, in labor. I DID time what I thought might have been contractions at home, but the times were inconsistent and again, just blew it off. So it's better to be safe than sorry! Make a call!

Answer

Are you timing them? If they're not consistent then it's likely not true labor.  Real contractions will get closer and stronger with time. Most doctors follow the 5-1-1 rule, so they don't want you to go in until they're 5 minutes apart,  lasting for 1 minute for at least 1 hour.

Answer

I would wait. I’m feeling the same & I’m 38+2, I got checked today & im only 1 cm dilated. I honestly would’ve expected to be at a 3 bc they hurt but I suppose not enough lol. They happen frequently too.

Answer

You should time them. If they get regular for more than an hour, call your ob office and see if they want you to go in.

Labor maybe?

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