Epsiodes of Labor-Like Pain
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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- Labor-like pain (repeated tummy/abdominal pain) in cycles of 10 minutes or less
- Tummy/abdominal pain comes in waves of 10 minutes or less
- Tummy/abdominal pain in cycles of less than 10 minutes
- Tummy/abdominal pain every 10 minutes or less
- Episodes of labor-like pain
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Labor occurs when you have regular uterine contractions and opening of the cervix. Labor like pain can refer to painful uterine contractions that come and go, but do not cause opening of the cervix. Another name for this is "Braxton-Hicks" contractions or 'practice' contractions.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Epsiodes of labor-like pain
Possible Causes
Generally, Epsiodes of labor-like pain can be related to:
- Threatened Miscarriage
A threatened abortion or miscarriage are the same condition. A patient may present with vaginal bleeding or cramping in early pregnancy, but an ultrasound will show a live fetus (baby) and the patients cervix will be closed. The majority of these patients will continue to have a normal pregnancy, but some will progress to complete miscarriage.
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Epsiodes of labor-like pain may be related to these serious diseases:
- Uterine Contractions
Uterine contractions are a part of the process of labor and childbirth. When they are painful, regular and getting stronger and closer together, this is typically a sign of labor. If they are irregular or stop on their own, they could be false labor or Braxton Hicks contractions. If regular contractions occur when you are preterm (not close to your due date), it is very important to seek medical care.
- Placental Abruption
- Chorioamnionitis
Premature Rupture of Membranes
Threatened Preterm Labor
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you have labor-like pain every 10 minutes or less?
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References
ACOG Patient FAQ Labor Symptoms
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/ask-acog/what-are-the-symptoms-of-laborACOG Patient FAQ False Contractions
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/ask-acog/is-it-normal-to-feel-fake-contractionsObstetric Analgesia and Anesthesia
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2019/03/obstetric-analgesia-and-anesthesiaRaines DA, Cooper DB. Braxton Hicks Contractions. [Updated 2023 Aug 8]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470546/
Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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