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In labourBack pain - particularly lower back pain can definitely be an indicator of labour onset.

Labor pains are exactly the same as menstrual cramps, so you may be going into labor.

Unfortunately they may die away and come back later, it is very frustrating. If they are getting frequent and regular see your labor provider.

You have probaly had your babe by now, good luck.

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Severe leg pain around 38 weeks of pregnancy is not a sign of labor. Some signs of labor would include regular contractions, water breaking and pressure in the pubis. If leg pain continues, even when pointing and flexing your toes to relieve the pain, the a doctor should be notified.

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labor coming on.

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Q: When you are 38 weeks and 1Cm dilated having horrible back and leg pains and also having menstrual cramps is this a sign of labor coming soon?
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