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Tightening of belly in 9th month
I am in 37th week of pregnancy and since last night(more than 12 hours) my belly is very tight and suddenly super heavy. I am not able to walk properly but no other symptoms or pain. Baby movements are also fine. I am not sure if it is a cause of concern. Kindly help
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No it is not a matter of concern
These are normal pressure symptoms of pregnancy
Labour pains is like contractions
They are intermittent not continuous
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Regular pains with increasing frequency...is signs of labour pain...
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Tightening of belly along with pain is a sign of early labour . It gradually increases in frequency and intensity as you set into active labour . Connect to a gynaec for examination
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Every pregnancy is precious, please have antenatal check up with your doctor soon , it can a contraction
If its persisting , you are in labour
Is it associated with pain definitely it’s a sign you are going in to labour
No harm getting it checked
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Antenatal check up
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Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
Obstetrician
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
Looks like you get into Labour pains shortly.How long thi
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Dr. Vrinda Goel
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
3 yrs exp
Ambala
This feeling is normal in 9th month of pregnancy.
If you experience pain or leaking or you feel your baby movements are less - then consult immediately at your nearby hospital or your doctor
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meanwhile keep yourself hydrated and full of energy
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Dr. Vinnakota Manisha
Reproductive Endocrinologist (Infertility)
8 yrs exp
Vizianagaram
It is better to visit obstetrician
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
Connect
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Dr. Raj M Mehta
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
visit your gynecologist for physical examination
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Get physical examination done.
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Consult your treating doctor for examination
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