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Hi . Im 7 months pregnant and I have a 3 year old daughter, and lately I've been having a lot of lower back pain and also braxton hicks. When I was pregnant with my 3 yr old I had braxton hicks but I didn't feel them at all.Now im gettin them very often for about 2weeks now. They don't hurt,but I can feel them because my belly tightens up so hard it makes me uncomfortable and it gets kind of hard to breathe.They are coming irregular some closer than others some back to back.with my 1st born I gave birth the day before my due date.Do you think that I will deliver soon?
Every pregnancy is different, so in one you may experience some and in others not at all. The increased BH contractions are a good sign because it shows your body is preparing for the birth. However, it usually isn't a sign that you are going to deliver soon. A more accurate, non-invasive sign is when you go into a cleaning, preparing, super-orderly mode (otherwise known as nesting). If you're like this normally, you may not see much of a change, but many women experience this about 2 weeks or less before they give birth.
Please let me know if I can help you further or with anything else.
Best wishes,
Helen =)
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Answers by Expert:
Helen Joan Casper, CD (CBI)
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I can provide research and information on a variety of subjects concerning pregnancy and childbirth. I can provide supportive, factual information regarding pregnancy care, natural childbirth, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section), labor induction, doulas, midwives, hospital births, homebirths, waterbirthing, hypnobirthing, holistic childbirth, traditional childbirth, epidurals, alternative forms of pain relief, spinal blocks, choosing a caregiver (obstetrician vs. midwife), communicating with medical professionals, finding the childbirth style that is best for you, and exploring childbirth options. I am not a medical professional and thus do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Any information I give is not to replace or substitute for care from a licensed medical practitioner.
Experience
I have been studying to be a doula since 2003 and received my doula certification with Childbirth International in 2007. I have served as a doula at three births and help many others through childbirth and doula communities.
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Childbirth International, Birth Choices, Bellywomen.Net, various doula and midwifery forums.
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I am a Certified Doula through Childbirth International.
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Within AllExperts, I am also a highly-rated expert in weddings, roleplaying games, and video games. I have been nominated as volunteer of the month numerous times. I am a new AllExperts expert in the doula category.
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