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What Could Cause Reduced Foetal Movements, Frequent Branxton Hicks Contractions And Back Pain In Last Trimester?

35 weeks pregnant, having Braxton Hicks very often, frequent headaches, puking up in my mouth, decreased fetal movement and upper and lower back pain. Also having shooting pains in lower abdominal and pelvic areas, cramping on and off...first time mommy.
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HELLO!
During the last trimester as the fetal head descends in to the pelvis it causes compression on the nerve roots which may cause pain , releived by the antenatal streching exercises.
maintain daily fetal movement count , atleast 6 movements in 2 hrs post lunch is normal
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What Could Cause Reduced Foetal Movements, Frequent Branxton Hicks Contractions And Back Pain In Last Trimester?

HELLO! During the last trimester as the fetal head descends in to the pelvis it causes compression on the nerve roots which may cause pain , releived by the antenatal streching exercises. maintain daily fetal movement count , atleast 6 movements in 2 hrs post lunch is normal thank u