33 weeks with sharp vaginal pain?! Could I be dilating?

dstrauss07 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 03:52 AM

Hi-I'm 33 weeks pregnant and I'm having really REALLY sharp vaginal pain that comes and goes (but sticks around when I'm walking and while trying to sleep). Is this part of the baby descending or could I be dilating? I've read that both have similar effects.

Heather T · #2 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 05:47 PM

It could be, but what my doctor told me is it's likely just from the pressure of the baby bearing down.

jadey67 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 09:46 PM

phone you docs or hospital! i wouldn't sit around wondering what it was! could be something serious, maybe its not but if it were me, i would rather be safe than sorry. good luck

grammy · #4 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 08:20 PM

could just be brackston hicks but if you are worried go the the ER they will put you on a monitor to make sure the baby is okay if it is labor they will be able to help you to stop it or do what needs to be done for your safety and the

barbara g · #5 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 09:27 PM

The best thing to do is have it checked by your Dr. if it is a continual problem. It could be the baby is laying on a nerve.