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Should A Medical Check Up Be Done For Stomach Ache During Pregnancy?

Hi my name is Miranda, i am 26 weeks pregnant and have been having some achey pains in my stomach ribs and back, i have what my doctor called a spastic utarus and have been having slight non concerning contractions as my doctor explained i may with all my pregnancies (was told this with my first pregnancy three years ago) just wanted to see if i should go up to the hospital and have the baby checked out to make sure all is okay
Mon, 21 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Sometimes with progression of pregnancy painless contractions can be seen, which is called as Braxton hicks contractions. These usually start in early pregnancy itself, but can be appreciated better in late second trimester. This will not lead to labor pains usually. If the contractions are continuous, better to undergo ultrasound once to rule out the possibility of preterm labor.

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Should A Medical Check Up Be Done For Stomach Ache During Pregnancy?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sometimes with progression of pregnancy painless contractions can be seen, which is called as Braxton hicks contractions. These usually start in early pregnancy itself, but can be appreciated better in late second trimester. This will not lead to labor pains usually. If the contractions are continuous, better to undergo ultrasound once to rule out the possibility of preterm labor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.