Hi all, second time mum but first baby was induced so never experienced natural labour! I'm due for an induction on Thursdays because of pregnancy induced hypertension and cholestasis.
Yesterday, on three separate occasions, I had this lower back spasm (?) which really took my breath away. They each lasted between 10-20 seconds and throbbed so intensely that my stomach impulsively tensed with each throb. It was a really strong crampy feeling but only in my back. Today I've had some (almost unnoticeable) lower back pain and a super mild version of the back spasm that I had yesterday.
All morning I've been getting really sharp stabbing pains in my cervix (no mucus plug lost, of any sort of discharge). It hurts more when I walk and when I cough or sneeze. Baby has dropped because it's so much easier to breathe, eat etc. even lying down I can still feel the sharpness in my cervix, especially when I roll over or adjust my legs etc.
I have been nesting for a few weeks, really emotional lately and have had increased bowel movements (not loose stools) and flatulence.
Any advice or similar experiences would be great :)