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[|Human|] I am 37 weeks pregnant today and am having some bad cramping. It has been going on for a few weeks now but is intensifying. My last ob appointment my blood pressure was on the higher side. Last time I went to the hospital they told me I had a bladder infection and gave me antibiotics and told me that this should help. They did not. What should do?
[|AI|]  HI, I have read your query carefully & understand your concern.  - Cramping in 37th week of pregnancy is from various causes. The ligaments of pelvis which are softened due to pregnancy hormones allow decent of fetus in pelvic cavity this leads to over stretching of abdomen & uterus too. Giving rise to abdominal cramps, - Uterine contractions to push the baby in pelvis , lead to cramps.  - Disturbed digestion & constipation can lead to abdominal bloating & cramps.  - Bladder infection & inflammation because of fetal pressure on bladder . Leading to frequency of urination/ retention of urine in bladder/ infection of bladder can lead to cramps.  This can be managed by- - relaxing in between working schedules.  - having light food, taken more frequently with sufficient water & fibers to facilitate good digestion & less distension of stomach - Trying to evacuate urine completely.(in forward bending position with hands resting on knees). Treatment for bladder infection - excessive uterine cramps can be controlled by medicines like Isoprene HY Chat Doctor.  Thanks.