10 Signs of Preterm Labor
Article Sources
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Lower Abdomen Pressure
Pregnancy is rife with physical discomfort, especially as the 40-week mark approaches and the baby shifts into a lower position. However, this discomfort generally isn't unbearable. Another possible sign of preterm labor is intense pressure in the lower abdomen.1‘Preterm Labor and Birth.’ American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, June 2020, www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/preterm-labor-and-birth
If the baby is bearing down on the lower abdomen in a way that makes it hard to move or do anything, it's worth alerting the obstetrician, so they can rule out preterm labor.
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