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Q: Belly Sharp Pains...

asked by: laura_friesen on June 28th, 2006

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The last couple days iv been getting these pains in my stomach that last a few seconds all over my tummy. Never felt em b4 not really sure wat it is. It feels like everything almost tightens up a little bit then its just shooting sharp pains kinda.Am I going crazy? Lol im 28 weeks along now!!! Getting so close its scary!!! Getting very nervouse for labour

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Mabel

replied on June 28th, 2006

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No you aren't crazy. These could be braxton hix contractions. Some women feel them and others don't.

Oddly enough, this could also be gas or constipation too.

Drink lots of water.

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