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40 weeks pregnant. What does it mean when your stomach get rock hard and there is pressure?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Beck asked: I am 40 weeks pregnant and my stomach gets rock hard and I get some pressure in my lower abdomen, but sometimes the pressure happens even when my stomach isn't hard. Also, the pressure is more intense when im walking or standing, and the baby is moving ...

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What does the doctor due if you’re 40 weeks and 4 cm dialated at your appointment?

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Siobhan asked: Since active labor starts at 5 cm will they send you to the hospital if you're 4 centimeters at your appointment when she/he does the internal exam? I have an appoinment in a few days and I'll be 40 weeks then. But will she tell me ...

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