Can menstrual type cramps be a sign of labor
A:Yes labor could feel like menstrual cramps at the beginning [ Source: http://www.chacha.com/question/can-menstrual-type-cramps-be-a-sign-of-labor ]
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- Is continuous menstrual like cramping a sign of labor??
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- it sounds like the very early signs that labor is soon coming. Of course it could stop to. things to look for are contractions getting stronger and lasting longer and getting closer together. also you may start to notice an increase in cerv...
- Are Menstrual cramps a sign of labor getting here soon?
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- This is a sign that you are in fact gearing up for labor. Your muscles are getting ready to do the work. When the pains last longer than one hour and are about 10 minutes apart it would be time to call the doctor.
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- A: Yeah, you're in labor, but not "full-blown". Your water will probably break here in the next day or two. Not sure about the weight-loss thing unless you just haven't been eating as much as usual because you've lost your appetite a bit..?? If you've been eating the same, but have lost weight, then you need to make a trip to your doctor to get checked out, just to be safe. Other than that, sounds like you're really, really close. Keep timing what you can on your contractions...I know that's hard if it's a menstrual feeling...but the water-breaking will be the absolute SURE sign that you are in full-blown labor, and you'll need to head to the hospital right away when that happens. Good luck!*edit*: HA! I had these exact signs when I went into labor with my last two babies. Thumbs-down me all you want...I'd love to know how this turns out in the next couple of days.
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