ChristineW Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) I'm 24 1/2 weeks and the past three or four days, I've been feeling intense pressure on my pelvis and cervix. I've had three kids and don't remember the pressure being this intense until well into my third trimester. It really hurts to walk. No shooting pains just like the baby is really pushing down there all the time. At the 20 week u/s my cervix measured 4 cm which is normal but short for me (I usually measure between 6 1/2-7). WWYD? If its just the baby lying low--how do I get him to move? ___________________________________________________________ Dr suspects weak uterine ligaments. I'm to stay off my feet until our next appointment on Monday. If I have contractions (even BH) or unusual back pain, I'm to call his pager, but he thinks that I just need rest. He may prescribe me some kind of belt or a sling at our next appointment. I'm starting to vaguely remember this with my last one--I was on bedrest for two months right around 20 weeks so it never had a chance to get painful until I was safely in my third trimester. --C Edited September 13, 2012 by ChristineW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 yes, contact your OB, i seem to remember that being a possible sign of preterm labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'd call. Maybe they can measure your cervical length again. My OB gets worried when it gets below 2, and considers above 3 to be normal. But, my third & fourth came with much more pressure than the first few did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 More babies = more, and earlier, pressure That said, I'd still call and just have things checked, for peace of mind if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Call for reassurance. It sounds normal to me. Pregnancies vary from child-to-child, and they also vary after already having some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thanks. I've left a message with his office. I'm probably just being paranoid, but I've had a strong nesting urge lately and a feeling that something is off. I was put on bedrest with DD3 around 20 weeks for different symptoms related to preterm labor and was able to carry her full term so I just want to be extra careful and safe. And avoid getting to the bed rest stage if at all possible. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Glad you contacted the doctor. Ask him/her about wearing this: the prenatal cradle. It may give you relief. http://www.docortho.com/Prenatal-Cradle.htmli I wore this when pg with twins -- don't know what i would have done without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Ooh boy... take it slow and easy. My OB told me, when on a pregnancy bedrest at twenty weeks, that the risk for pre~term labor is highest when the baby's head is small enough to enter the pelvis, and put direct pressure on the cervix. As the baby grows, it can't slip down there in the same way. I hope I remembered this correctly! I had pre~term labor/incompetent cervix at twenty weeks gestation, with one cm dilation and a bulging amniotic sac. Yikes! (We had a preemie boy born at twenty-eight weeks while I was on full bedrest, who is now a teenager. :)) Does the pressure feel better when you can lie down for at least an hour? Sounds like you are getting help. Praying for you! Edited September 13, 2012 by Cindy in the NH Woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 While you're waiting to see the doctor, I think bedrest would be a good idea, just in case. Better safe than sorry until you can get in and get checked out! (And I was on bedrest for most of my pg with my ds, so I know what a nuisance it is!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 When my water broke at 19 weeks, it felt like intense pressure rather than contractions. Hope you update us later with good news! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 When my water broke at 19 weeks, it felt like intense pressure rather than contractions. Hope you update us later with good news! :grouphug: I am so sorry this happened to you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Doctor called me back. He thinks that the uterine ligaments are just weak after three kids. If I feel any contractions or unusual back pain then I'm to call him directly; otherwise, just stay off my feet until Monday. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'm 24 1/2 weeks and the past three or four days, I've been feeling intense pressure on my pelvis and cervix. I've had three kids and don't remember the pressure being this intense until well into my third trimester. It really hurts to walk. No shooting pains just like the baby is really pushing down there all the time. At the 20 week u/s my cervix measured 4 cm which is normal but short for me (I usually measure between 6 1/2-7). WWYD? If its just the baby lying low--how do I get him to move? My 3rd pregnancy was like this...pretty much from the start of the 2nd trimester. I talked to my MW about it, and she checked it out, and yup, it was just where the baby was sitting. The only way we got her to move was s@x. My husband really enjoyed that pregnancy. :lol: I couldn't walk or lie down comfortably...it was horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Please stay off your feet as much as possible. It is better to be checked by ob before continuing a normal routine. Pressure was contractions for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 With your history I would be a bit more concerned. Please stay off your feet until you can get in and be examined. Is your OB going to see you on Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacongirl Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Doctor called me back. He thinks that the uterine ligaments are just weak after three kids. If I feel any contractions or unusual back pain then I'm to call him directly; otherwise, just stay off my feet until Monday. Christine I really hate to be alarmist and most likely you are fine. Honestly, I would be asking to be seen either today or tomorrow and for him to measure the length of your cervix. I know it seems like a pain, and again, it is probably OK. But better safe than sorry. In the meantime I strongly agree with staying off your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I am so sorry this happened to you. :grouphug: Aw, you're sweet. :grouphug: It's fine though, that baby is now 5yo and just started kindy. :001_wub: Miracles do happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Aw, you're sweet. :grouphug: It's fine though, that baby is now 5yo and just started kindy. :001_wub: Miracles do happen! :party:Miracles sure do happen! That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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