Period like pain? FTM

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I'm currently 39+2 and have just started noticing period type pains today. They aren't regular enough to time and my stomach does not get tight every time I have one. Also have noticed a lot more pressure in my butt and it feels like my lady parts are bruised (sorry tmi).. just thought it could be the start of something? I had a posterior cervix which was still thick and barely dilated at 38+5. Have an appointment in the morning so hoping I've made some progress!! Anyone else experiencing anything similar?

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Pressure in your butt/vagina area, I've been having the same thing and I believe it's something called Lightning crotch! It's when the baby hits a nerve by your cervix! And if kinda leaves you feeling like :

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I have been experiencing the same. My midwife said that period-like pain/cramps in the lower abdomen, back, hips, etc. are actually real contractions! They can last start and stop for up to weeks though, potentially. :/

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39 weeks 2 days and only 0.5cm dilated 😑 started having very light period type cramps in my lower abdomen and legs. Not getting excited because they're irregular. Due date is Saturday (9/16) BUT im being induced on Monday the 18th(hopefully he comes on his own)

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39+4 n tired of these pains discussed with my midwife but doesn't seem concerned 😶feel like can't walk ahhh hope this baby come soon!

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I'm 38 weeks and experiencing periods cramps as well .. nothing too serious yet :(

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I am experiencing the same thing and I am 38+4...was hoping someone commented on the post for more insight! I wish I could give you some answers but I suppose the waiting game just continues 😋

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I've had this since 36 weeks and I'm 38 now. I've read it can be the start of something or it can go on for a while! It's so hard not to get excited. Good luck!

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I had the exact same thing last Friday (at 38 weeks 6 days)- period like pains and pain in my lower back that came and went but no stomach hardening. I went home and rested and within 3 hours they were completely gone. Since then haven't had any of those pains again and no labor pains. I was hoping it was the start of something too but I guess not!

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been having menstrual cramps and backache for about a week now - still no sign of baby 😩

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Same 🙋🏻

Period like pain? FTM

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