Strange pains...

[Kaleidoscope]

I'm feeling blue...

I keep feeling things and have no idea if it's to be expected, if I'm being naive or over fussy. I've looked online and can't find what I need for reassurance.

I'm 32 +5 weeks, apart from squiggly's ouchy movements I have what feels like period pains deep in my unmentionables. They're not on and off like I imagine a Braxton hick but it's just there and I'd love to know why. My belly is tight all the time and again why I don't think it's a BH.

Squiggly feels very low down, like a pressured feeling. I'm hoping she stays put till week 37, I'm nervous to call the midwife with this if it's just a normal sensation.

Any advice will be appreciated.

[Skyblueboston]

Hi Hun, call the midwife this morning!

I should think its where baby is pushing down on your cervix but best to double check.

If you remember I had very sharp pains/cramping in my vagina at 20 weeks it turned out to be a urine infection, was on antibiotics for a week, midwife said I could have gone into labour as the pains was mini contractions.

Don't be embarrassed to call the midwife, just go for it xxx

[tigernoodles]

I've had those most of the way through my pregnancy. I'm now getting them more frequently and more painful (I'm 37+4) and it's baby pushing on my cervix and the cervix starting to thin out to prepare for labour. I am hoping this means a slighly early or on time baby....... but I digress! if you are worried, call your midwife or maternity unit, they will be able to put your mind at rest far better than we can.

[Rachelhaley]

It could be pressure on your pelvis too.i have a constant pain and ache as if I have been hit down there and have been having physio, as it's a twisted pelvis. Rest up as much as you can. X

[Kaleidoscope]

Thank you everyone for your support.

I eventually spoke to the midwife in the afternoon. She says there isn't anything unusual going on although not sure why I'm getting period type pains, she enquired about a possible uti but I don't have the other symptoms associated with it (no high temp or burning on urination). She also mentioned the possibility of pelvic girdle pain. I don't know, I'm at a point now where I just want to reach 37 weeks so if anything happened squiggly will be full term. I hope with all my heart she stays put and is healthy. She's been on the move today but not as frantic as the last 3 days where I believe she has circuit trained and knackered herself out cutting up a rug in there and pushing down on my cervix.

Good luck tigernoodles with your big squeeze!

I think from now on rather than ringing my midwife I'll just ring the hospital with any concerns.

Definitely going to rest as much as I can. Thanks again everyone, I'd be lost without this site frankly! xx