Pregnancy Pain at 32 Weeks: Causes & When to Worry

Question
I am 32 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have been experiencing vaginal pressure and it hurts a lot sometimes like when i lay down and get up or walk and it really hurts if i run. also i have felt my stomach tightening up sometimes with pain. What is wrong. should i go to the hospital. i hate to sit in the hospital if nothing is wrong

Answer
Hi Melissa,

If you are experiencing intermittent tightening with pain, you are probably experiencing some contractions, and for that, I would definately go to the hospital and get checked out.  You could be having pre term labor.  I'm not quite as worried about the pain and pressure.  This is more likely ligament pain and pressure from the baby's head on your uterus.  However, if the pain worsens with the tightening, then it could be related to the contractions.  So, it's better to be safe than sorry in this situation.  I would go to the hospital to be evaluated.  Remember, it is okay to have painless tightening, but if it is associated with pain, you need to be checked out.  Good luck!