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lovebeingamom
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Posted: Nov 16 2010 at 1:22pm | IP Logged Quote lovebeingamom
Could these be Braxton Hicks?

I am feeling menstrual-like cramps (cramps like right before my period would start)in my lower abdomen and back, off and on for the past week or so. It is nothing *painful* or anything I can time ... just concerning to me as I am only 31.5 weeks PG. I remember BH with my 1st 2 pregnancies as a more tightening sensation around the whole middle. I felt more menstrual-like cramps with my 1st pregnancy when I was in early labor.

Any thoughts?????
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Posted: Nov 16 2010 at 1:29pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
Well first off.. it's something to definately call and let your medical attendant know about.. they may want to check since you could be dilating early.. though many ladies stay pregnant dilated to 6 or more.

Next.. drink water! dehydration can cause contractions.. after that.. take extra calcium/magnesium both of those help the muscles contract and retract smoothly without cramping.

ETA - the muscles contracting and retracting I mean is braxton hicks contractions.. that they can be crampy if you need more cal/mag. though it does hold true as well for labor contractions and "after pains".. more cal/mag can help with those too.

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Posted: Nov 16 2010 at 2:14pm | IP Logged Quote lovebeingamom
Thx Jodie for replying!!!!

I have been drinking water all day - I am up to about 96 oz. already! I am trying to *take it easy* as well .... although I find that difficult at times with a 4 yo and 2 yo.

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