These are normal and are not
symptoms of preterm labor.
Both rhythmic pain and severe back pain are sometimes
symptoms of preterm labor, so consulting a doctor is important if a woman experiences rhythmic pain.
Indeed I interviewed mothers for my book who did experience bleeding or
symptoms of preterm labor; while some weaned to be on the safe side, some did not and they went on to have healthy babies.
Pressure in your belly can also be
a symptom of preterm labor.
Not exact matches
Simply carrying multiple babies greatly increases the risk
of preterm labor, so it's vital that expectant mothers
of twins or more know the
symptoms and seek appropriate medical care.
During week thirty - one
of your pregnancy, you may be experiencing an increase in Braxton - Hicks contractions and beginning to wonder if they might actually be an indication
of preterm labor symptoms.
In women with
preterm labor symptoms in the late
preterm period, SMFM recommends waiting for evidence
of true
preterm labor, such as a cervical dilatation
of at least three centimeters or effacement
of at least 75 % before treatment with betamethasone.