4 period cramps in 40 minutes

[sue_88]

I have had 4 period style cramps / tightenings in my lower bump in the last 40 minutes, pretty much right on one every 10 mins.

Should I be concerned? FTM - and no idea what is normal.

 

[sue_88]

Just had another which makes 5 in 50 mins

 

[girlinyork]

Call triage for advice and drink a big glass of water. Dehydration can cause cramps x

 

[optimistic1]

idk whats normal either...i would call and ask your doctor or after hours who ever your supposed to call when you have questions about it cause you are only 34 + weeks they might want you to come in and monitor you to see if your dilating and to make sure its not early labor.

 

[amjon]

I was told to call/ go in for more than 4 in an hour.

 

[Pink Flowers]

I would call MAU xx

 

[sue_88]

Gave them a ring she said the description sounds like braxton hicks, and they should fade off sooner or later. Advice to settle for evening, keep an eye for a couple of hours & if any more regular or painful to ring back.

 

[optimistic1]

Thats good..well i guess all you can do is relax drink lots of water and try to ignore them unless they worsten.

 

[SamsMum]

Are you still breech? Remember that breech babies can be early due to a fluid imbalance apparently (at least that's what I was told when my breech son was born at 35+5) xxx

 

[sue_88]

Are you still breech? Remember that breech babies can be early due to a fluid imbalance apparently (at least that's what I was told when my breech son was born at 35+5) xxx

No I didn't know that, didn't mention it in the phone either. Perhaps I should have done.

They've eased off but still getting a few sore tightenings down low bump.

 

[Babushka]

I've was told that it's probably my uterus stretching.