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What Causes Back Pain, Vaginal Discharge And Pressure In 38th Week Of Pregnancy?

Im 38 weeks pregnant tomorrow .. I been having back pain. A lot of leaking and a lot tightness going on...they will call them braxton hicks. I was 3cm last Tuesday ...also when I just urinated a burned a little . do I need to go to the hospital? I been feeling a lot of pressure off and on today as well.
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Hi.

Braxton Hicks can result in the back pain, along with the pressure of the uterus on the back itself. But the increased vaginal discharge along with the burning sensation could be due to an infection, possibly a UTI or just simply leucorrhea, but that does not present with a burning sensation so I would recommend a consultation with your doctor, but no reason to panic or visit the ER right now.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Back Pain, Vaginal Discharge And Pressure In 38th Week Of Pregnancy?

Hi. Braxton Hicks can result in the back pain, along with the pressure of the uterus on the back itself. But the increased vaginal discharge along with the burning sensation could be due to an infection, possibly a UTI or just simply leucorrhea, but that does not present with a burning sensation so I would recommend a consultation with your doctor, but no reason to panic or visit the ER right now. Best wishes.