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Q: Cramps Or Contractions?

asked by: codi_nicole on January 1st, 2006

New User

Having menstrual like cramps, could it be contractions? Not regular. Someone please help!

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fatfamily02

replied on January 1st, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

It could be cramps, it could be braxton hicks contractions. And at 36 weeks it could also be the real thing. If they become really hard, around 5 minutes apart, and they do not stop with resting, then it is the real thing.

Fast and safe delivery to you

happy new year

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