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What happens during labor? What do contractions feel like? And how do I know that labor has begun? Read on to learn about birthing basics....

Q: What Do Contractions Feel Like

asked by: crb69224 on October 26th, 2007

New User

I am 37 weeks with my 2nd child but did not experiance the true thing i was medicated from the begining. so I have been having sharp pressure pains for two days now are those contractions they are not spaced evenly apart For 1 hour Ill have them on and off then wait like 4 hours then they start up again

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Tylanas

replied on October 26th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

They probably aren't real contractions especially since they aren't intensifying or becoming closer together.

Mabel

replied on October 26th, 2007

Moderator

Sounds like it could be early labor. If you are every concerned, you should contact your doctor's office or the maternity ward at the hospital where you'll deliver and explain to them exactly what you're feeling.

blackwidow1919

replied on January 18th, 2009

New User

what do contractions feel like

Im 6 months prego and not really sure what contractions feel like or where you get them this is my first child so im confused on the whole thing?

nightangel73

replied on January 21st, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

Re: what do contractions feel like

blackwidow1919 wrote:

Im 6 months prego and not really sure what contractions feel like or where you get them this is my first child so im confused on the whole thing?

Contractions feel just like menstrual cramps in the begining. If you feel those cramps like when you have a period that's it. These cramps will keep progressing in intensity and be close together and you will know they are it because the pain intensifies to a level BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION. You will be begging for drugs when you have them trust me.

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