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am I in labor?

I'm 38 weeks and 2 days. Me and my boyfriend just had sex and right after I started feeling regular contractions.  well most are regular coming about 5 minutes apart lasting at least 30 seconds. Some are kinda irregular too. They can start in my back and move forward or just be in my lower abdomen. Also im getting pain in my hips sometimes. My water has not broken but I did lose my mucus plug right after sex. And when I pee there is fresh blood when I wipe. Im kind of thinking im in labor. Just would like an opinion because I live so far from my hospit.
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Better safe than sorry. I would go to the hospital.
Congratulations!
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7213941 tn?1397087659
That happened to me with my oldest. 19 days prior to my DD, I turned the light on after I felt an odd sensation right afterward (as in not normal)...blood EVERYWHERE. I call my called my OB, who told me to go to L&D. I was in active labor at that point. I was told that the bleeding may have been from my cervix dilating very quickly during sex. My little guy was born the same day. :) Good luck sweetie! Let us know how it goes!
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I would still go in if your bleeding. I started bleeding at 39wks and I really didnt think I was in labour at all. I rang them up and they told me to go in. When I got there I was 7cms. The bleed was coming from my placenta. I'm not saying that's the case for you but nothing is worth the risk. Esp if you was 3cms already x
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9041091 tn?1410417329
I would go any way trust me I almost made the same mistake! Don't risk it especially if your bleeding!! Cant always trust the nurses mine almost sent me home but thank god my doctor checked me before I left I was 8cm dilated and in active labor n I didnt even know it !
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9625922 tn?1411762718
Gooooo !! With my first baby (and im being 100% literal!) i strted having contractions right after sex i was 38 weeks and i had the baby later that night. i had fresh blood to when i saw that blood thats when i rushed to the hospital because  knew it was time to have baby. i say go and go now!! lol
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I called the hospital and she gave me somethings to do to relax and see if the contractions stop. They seem to not be as intense As they were before. Im sure it is coming soon though. At my dr appointment on monday I was already dilated to 3cm. Thank you for your advice!
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Omg stupidphone but you get my point.
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Any bleeding is bad that late is bad that late in pregnancy. Call the hospital right away and just speak to labor and delivery.
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U might be labour u need to see if the pains last longer and if u keep getting them frequant good luck keep us posted xx
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If you're bleeding you should call your hospital!! They will probably have you come in, sounds like your baby is on the way, good luck and congrats!
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