Hi archie and others,

Am in 34th week, will be entering 35th in a couple of days.

Query 1: I have been having some pain in my pubic bone from a couple of days. Therez some pain in the region where the hips meet n buttocks too sometimes. Yesterday it was bad, I guess coz I walked a lot. But it comes n goes. Like today morning, it was hardly hurting.

But wenever its there, i have a trouble getting up, tosssing n turning over while sleeping or while walking sometimes. Its very uncomfortable!! I tried some ice packs and it gives me a temporary relief. Is it OK to apply some kinda balm/cream there..? Could u tell me whats the reason and what i should do?

Query 2: Also, i started feeling BHC more than once daily...like say in the morning and again in the late evenings. Does this signify that am approaching \";the date\";?

Query 3: Am still unclear on this one - From when should one be prepared for the labor...is it after 36 weeks or 40 weeks?? I understand completion of 36 weeks constitutes a full-term baby. But in most of the cases, the delivery happens a way before the due date. Also, a few of my frenz say, coz its the first baby...delivery can happen a lil late. Could u clarify this for me, plzzz?

Thanks!

archie replied. 1. It's normal to have pain in pubic bone or vaginal twitching. YOu can confirm from your OB. It's the way your body is getting ready for big day.

2. no it does not specify anyting. YOu should have them it will help effacing cervix and easy dilation.

3. delivery anytime after 36 week is good. No one can say should it be in 37th or 40th week. By and large most happens between 38th and 42nd week.

Archie madhuri replied. Hi Shanthi,
i think you have been experiencing back pain due to wait gain. One of my friend is also experiencing same problem. After delivery you will be ok. According to m knowledge its not a labor pain. take rest.don,t sit in the same position for long time. try to laid down in the
afternoons, if it is possible to you.
take care