stomach pains???

[lsharp]

hello.
im 38 weeks plus 3 days pregnant and for the last 2 days have been gettin sharp pains in my stomach, its the sort of feeling that i need a poo sorry for being so gross lol. it is not an unbearable pain but just takes my breath away.it can be painful but i can handle it im confused at what it is as i def dont need a poo lol

[redcrx]

give your midwife a call just to ease your mind, she will advise if you need checking over.
It could be a few things, from braxton hicks, to the start of labour to baby engaging fully.
They wont mind a call.

btw contractions are felt in the stomach and the feeling can be like that of wanting a poo.

does your bump go hard when it happens? a contraction will often go in a wave down your bump

[lsharp]

i have my midwife appointment tommorow morning. yes my bump goes quite hard and it splits down the middle if that makes sense as if it is flat down the middle with two great big lumps on either side if that makes sense?

[redcrx]

speak to your midwife about it in morning but if you get any regular patterns to it in meantime then call her or your maternity ward for advice.

[lsharp]

ok thanks for your help

[tigwig]

Sounds like you're going to get a nice early Christmas present! Don't count on being able to eat Christmas dinner!
Seriously though this really could be the start of labour. How exciting! Don't worry about only being 38 weeks you are almost full term and I'm sure the baby will be fine.
Definitely let your midwife examine you tomorrow, if you make it to the appointment, she will tell you whats going on.
Good luck and keep us posted if you can.