38+1 , sharp pains in cervix/pelvis help?

kayleighjune04 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 09:21 AM

i have had sharp pains in my cervix and pelvis for almost two weeks now, it hurts more when im in bed and turn over, also the swelling on my legs is horrendous and causing horrid cramps, i wouldnt mind but everyones telling me to lay on my back with my feet raised but i have asthma and it always irritates e when i lay on back and doing so is causing me to use my inhaler way too often what can i do people because im lacknig sleep and feeling sooooooooooo uncomfortable and irritable. thanks in advance for any replies xxx

kimmie · #2 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 10:19 AM

Laying on your sides is better for the baby. The pain is probably from your pelvic bones spreading! Call your doctor, because you might have the first stages of pre eclampsia or toxemia! I hope you will be fine, and I hope I've helped.

jackz · #3 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 05:16 PM

The pains in your pelvis are probably just your body preparing for the birth, ligaments stretching etc. It is difficult to lay on your back when you have asthma when i was pregnant I found either laying propped up in bed almost sitting up with a few pillows under my legs or laying on my side with pillows under my legs helped relieve the swelling and didnt affect my asthma as much. The best thing to do is keep your feet up as much as possible during the day and a gentle leg massage can also help reduce the swelling.

J D G · #4 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 11:06 PM

everything you are experiencing is quite normal and unfortanatly you are probably going to feel uncomforable till you have your baby. i had swollen legs in the late stages. if i were you i would try to get some rest and and only do what you need to do if your legs are causing any pain you could bathe them in cool water. and as for the sharp pains it probably your cirvix dilating ready for labour this is nothing to worry about

ChemCorpsWife · #5 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 11:05 AM

you know i really hate to tell you this but i've been experiencing EXACTLY the same things you have. i really thought labor was right around the corner because of the sharp pains in my crotch but now i'm 40 weeks 4 days with not even so much as thinning. i start a pit drip on monday. better luck to you!