The pain caused due to contraction of the uterus for childbirth is called labour. The three stages of labour are an increase in contraction and the cervix begin to open, cervix open fully, and after the birth when the uterus contracts and the placenta comes out.
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Does back pain in a 37-week pregnant woman mean labor?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 37 weeks pregnant and I have been having excruciating back pain since last night. It does not seem to go away no matter what I do. It hurts to move or do anything. Could I be in labor? And do I need to go to the hospital? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sudden onset back pain in a full term pregnant patient is likely to be due to lightning when the baby's head goes down in pelvis and the sacrum and coccyx bone extend to accommodate the presenting part. If there is no abdominal tightness and contractions which ar... Read Full »
My wife has pain in her lower abdomen and back. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Since last few days my wife (she is pregnant) is suffering from pain in the lower abdomen and back. We have visited our gynaecologist to watch whether the pain is due to labour or not. After checking, he said the pain is not for labour. He prescribed pain killer Duvadilan retard (Isoxs... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The ultrasound report is perfectly fine and the baby is average 36 weeks of gestation and head down position, placenta is normal and so is the AFI (Amniotic Fluid Index) and weight of the... Read Full »
How to find the difference between normal fatigue and unusual fatigue during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, Is fatigue a sign of labor? What are the early signs of labor? How to find the difference between normal fatigue and fatigue that is abnormal or unusual? Please give some tips on combating pregnancy fatigue? What to do if someone is experiencing high levels of fatigue at the end of pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As pregnancy advances, the plasma volume increases and subsequently the iron supplements reduces. This reduction in hemoglobin cause weakness, and in advanced pregnancy stage due to big stomach, there will be backpain and weakness. But it is necessary to differentiat... Read Full »
I have pseudotumor cerebri. What is the safest way to deliver my baby?
Query: Hi doctor, I have pseudotumor cerebri and I am six weeks pregnant. I am having my fourth cesarian section. What is a safe way for me to deliver my baby? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I have read your query and understand your concern. Pseudotumor cerebri, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a condition in which pressure around the brain increases causing headaches and vision problems. It is also known as a false brain tumor as the ... Read Full »
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