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1stTimeConfused · 11/10/2018 10:05

Looking for some advice - I'm 38 weeks pregnant with my first. 2 days ago I started getting period pains in my back which were constant for 10 minutes or so (they didn't come & go) - very uncomfortable, but not agonising. Then yesterday whilst in the cinema I started to get pain again - this time I can only describe them as breath taking - in my lower back, on my left side. I felt a bit panicked, couldn't easily move, got in a taxi, called my husband to come home. These lasted around 10 minutes as well (again, constant for 10 mins), but didn't come back. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm now nervous to go too far from home in case it happens again.

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nowifi · 11/10/2018 13:48

Sounds like braxton hicks (hix?) I've not had that but it sounds like labour could be close! Mine started with period type pains but then progressed pretty quickly!

MrsDrambuie · 11/10/2018 20:16

I am also 38w with my 1st and I started feeling the beginnings of period-like cramp last weekend and then again 1 morning earlier this week. Each time it only lasted 5 mins or so. I mentioned it to the midwife on Tuesday and she said it was my body practising and that it was good (ie nothing to worry about).

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