I Have Had Cramps Throughout My Pregnancy.
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I've had cramps throughout my pregnancy, starting at week 7. Now, I'm 38 weeks along and am awaiting my little girl's arrival. Will I be able to tell the difference between contractions and my pregnancy cramps?
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Tuesday 16th of March 2010 12:14:07 PM
According to Dictionary:
The Cramps are:
Cramps are unpleasant, often painful sensations caused by muscle contraction or overshortening. The common causes of skeletal muscle cramps are muscle fatigue and a sodium imbalance. Smooth muscle cramps may be due to menstruation or Gastroenteritis.
And the Contraction may be defined as:
Braxton Hicks contractions are contractions that occur in the uterus which may cause a woman to think she is going into labor. Braxton Hicks contractions can be very uncomfortable and many times they are referred to as pre-labor or false labor by physicians.
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Wednesday 17th of March 2010 04:19:37 PM
Oh Yes! You most certainly will! At first they will feel the same as your regualr cramps, but then they will become progressively worse. Real contractions will usually make you stop in your tracks and cause you to need to brace yourself or lean on something if you are standing. Also, unlike cramps, contractions radiate across your whole belly and remain in intensity for a bit before subsiding
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Thursday 18th of March 2010 10:22:06 AM
Oh yes! You may continue to experience your cramping up until the point you go into labor, and cramping is a common sign that labor is impending. Once your "real" contractions begin you will be able to definitely tell the difference. In all reality, cramps and contractions feel nothing alike. If you are having regular contractions at any time, call your health care provider.
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