It's hard to say what it is but I just wanted to point out that contractions don't always go all over your abdo. Mine were really low down - across the front just above my pubic bone.
Hi Rosa, did you notice if your tummy felt tight at the same time? I have been getting lots of Braxton hicks, and in the last week or so, the sensation has included a stitch like pain in my lower abdomen. Almost like a pulling upwards, accompanied with a tight tummy and a real surge of adrenaline (it takes my breath away a bit).
I also had some REALLY bad cramping pains last week, which my midwife think were just stretching pains.
I know this isn't actually an answer, but I hope you feel a bit re-assured that your body is doing exactly what it needs to be doing to prepare for labour.
If you're worried, its always worth calling your careprovider.
I too and 36 NOW 37 weeks tomorrow and experience the same thing with no change in dialation, and 90% effaced. I think my little bundle of "JOY" is pressing so much on my intestines and muscles that it hurts....I'm getting the pressure and all as well down there. She is moving around much and well what helps if I lie down and allow her to move....it seems to get better. If not always call doc see if he wants to evaluate you. Better safe than sorry.
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