When to go to the dr

Question

I’m only 32 weeks (tomorrow) and through a course of events in last hour a so, a few Braxton Hicks, severe back pain, etc I’m currently at a good 7 for pain in my lower back and sometimes my lower stomach. I just don’t want to be THAT woman who goes to the hospital over normal pregnancy things I should know about.
When’s a good time, if any, to thrown in the towel and just go to make sure everything is fine?
Baby is still moving, except during Braxton Hicks, so I’m not really worried anything is wrong with him specifically

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I’d take a warm shower drink more fluids and start trying to time things if they are regular and hurt I’d call L&D

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I'd call your OB and let them know how you're feeling.  They might just have you come in to the office to get checked out.

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That’s what they are their for - to ease your mind! They are used to it :)

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I was just in the ER for hours because of what they thought could have been labor or what was just extremely consistent Braxton Hicks. Turns out after hours of them I didn’t dilate at all and I was having back pain along with it. So I would just hold out until you are crying in pain or it’s gone on for so many hours and they are consistent enough to make you worry. Or obviously bleeding or water breaks. That’s what they told me to look for. But they said mine could have been caused from my muscles not being as strong this pregnancy and he shifted in the right way or lowered and caused the contractions. But calling and going in should never be frowned upon. Even the doctor came in and let me know she would rather see me over and over for little things than never and something go wrong. But I remember with my first they made it seem like such a burden for me to come in so this time I really didn’t want to go in unless I was in labor😂 that didn’t happen though😂

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I had this problem the last 4 days. I didn’t want to be that woman that complains either but it made me scared the whole time. Only a hot shower would help. I am now 29 weeks along. I didn’t ask the doctor but for your own sanity I would encourage others to not be like me and call the dr.

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Why don’t you time the contractions?

When to go to the dr

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