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Expert: - 1/21/2011


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just wondering what that could be because i don't remember having it with my other two kids and I keep having these pains in my cervix/lower abdomen area like sharp pains but my water has not broke and im not more then a one that I'm aware of.

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If the baby is punching or kicking in the cervical area, that can cause that stinging sharp pain in the cervix.  Sometimes it can be caused by stretching of ligaments, tendons, or muscles in that area.  

It is very uncomfortable, and it is very common to experience it with some pregnancies and not others.  When it happens, you can try changing positions.  Keep track if it happens when you are doing certain things or in certain positions.  Make sure that you are staying hydrated as well.

Hopefully all this cervical poking will help your cervix to quickly dilate when you do go into labor!  However, experiencing the cervical pain does not mean you will go into labor earlier.

Mention the pain to your doctor or midwife at your next appointment; they may have other suggestions for things you can try to alleviate the pain.

Hang in there!

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Dorothy H, LCCE

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As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.

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Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.

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Lamaze International DONA International

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International Doula Magazine

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I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator. I am a DONA-certified birth doula.

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I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes. I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.

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