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collier-k · Apr 30, 2007, 01:45 AM

Hi I'm 37 weeks pregnant I'm having really bad pains low down is this signs I'm due to go?

Clough · Apr 30, 2007, 02:55 AM

I wish that someone would answer your post. I'm sorry that it hasn't been answered yet. I don't know the answer. Maybe my replying will get it answered because it will be more near the top of the list.

J_9 · Apr 30, 2007, 03:54 AM

I agree with Clough, although some of us have to get some sleep at one time or another.;)

It sounds as though you may be going very soon. You should contact your doctor today and let him/her know what is going on just in case you are in labor.

buggage · Apr 30, 2007, 08:03 AM

When you say you are having pains down low, what does that mean? You are having pains in the pelvic floor area? Or in the abdominal area?

collier-k · Apr 30, 2007, 12:53 PM

The pain is low down in my private part like shooting pains it comes and goes

buggage · Apr 30, 2007, 01:17 PM

OH! I have those too. I thought you might be referring to that. That(though it should definitely be confirmed by your doctor) is the baby's head pressing down, typically happens once baby has dropped/engaged. If this is your first child, you baby can drop as early as a month before they are born. If its not your first, they typically don't drop until a few weeks/day/hours before labor, or even while in labor. However, there are always exceptions to the rules. I am on my second pregnancy, only two weeks left, and my son has been dropped down for two weeks now, and I'm still not making any immediate progress that would say I am anywhere near going into labor. SO, I would definitely say that you are gearing up for labor, BUT unfortunately there is no sure fire way to say how far away that will be. And when you are having those sharp twinges and pangs, the waiting game is HARDLY fun.My husband has a hard time laughing at me I think, with the spastic little reactions I give when I get those little shooting pains. Hang in there, you're getting close, hard to do I know, but a must unfortunately. Definitely tell your doctor about the little pains, but I am sure he will reassure you of their nature. Good luck hun.