Upper abdominal pain at 37 weeks?

[josh_2415]

I'm 37 weeks pregnant today with baby #2. For the past few days, I've had upper abdominal pain right along the top of my uterus. It's not horrible, and it comes and goes. It seems like it happens a lot more frequently in the mornings, sometimes after I eat, or if I'm moving around a lot. (I have a 16-month-old...so I move around A LOT. Haha)

Has anyone else experienced this? Does it sound like normal pregnancy aches and pains, or should I be concerned? I see my midwife on Friday so I'll mention it to her then.

[mamabrittany15]

I've been having painful at the top of my uterus for a few weeks now and I'm 38 weeks with my second. I brought it up to my OB and she said it's probably contractions. Sometimes the pain even runs all the way down. I think it's pretty normal.

[mrsolah]

I have a pain at the top of my uterus too. Feels like it's being squeezed. I went into my OBGYN and he said could be labour starting or Braxton Hicks but he didn't seem concerned either way

[drea83]

I am also 37 w and 5d pregnant and do felt a stabbing pain literally in my uterus. Happens after being active or sitting for a while. I am sure every Thg is ok with you.. once you start feel pain coming every 5-7 minutes u know u should call ur healthcare provider or head straight to the hospital.

Good luck on your new bundle of joy!

[josh_2415]

Thanks for the response.  :)  I don't think it's related to contractions.  The pain doesn't feel anything like the contractions I had with my first.  It's more sharp and stabby.  Not crampy and achy.