What causes abdominal cramps during pregnancy?
Patient: i am 39 weeks and 2 days pregnant many times i get menstrual cramps and suffer from lower back pain so is it that i am in labour and if it is so then y i am not getting it properly and is it that i need to have artifical pain or what other things should be done in order to induce labour pain Doctor: Hi there,The last few weeks of pregnancy are the most uncomfortable and also filled with anxiety and stress. And as the baby grows larger compared to the womb you can feel tightening and pain which can be mistaken for labour pains.You need not worry, as some women may get into labour by 42 weeks, that is 2 week after their due date and this is absolutely normal. You are still at 39 weeks and should not be worrying.A true labour pain will be increasing in intensity and length of time and will be from loin to groin and is usually accompanied by bleeding or breaking of waters.Do not worry, if you dont get labour pains by 42 weeks then induction of labour will have to be considered.Hope this helps.Regards.