knitting needle pains?

[blackchloe]

I have been experinecing sharp, stabbing pains( a bit like an electric shock!) in my vagina on my cervix for the past week or so. I am 35 weeks pregnant and dd1 was born at 34 weeks so this is new territory for me. Is this normal? They are increasing in frequency and whilst they only last for a few seconds it is enough to stop me in my tracks. Anyboby got any idea as to what this is?

i had a pain that seemed to shoot downwards when i was near the end. it didnt happen all the time and i just presumed it was ds putting pressure on a certain nerve from time to time

I had exactly the same with DC2 and DC3, felt just like a knitting needle as you describe. It started at around 35 weeks and got more frequent and intense towards the end. It was also worse if I stood up too long or walked around a lot. I was told by the midwife it was just the baby's head working it's way down getting into position for labour and pressing on your nerves. Uncomfortable but normal. I went to term both times. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!