36 Weeks Pregnant Pain

Now that you're 36 weeks pregnant, you're heading down the homestretch toward labor and delivery of your little one. In only one more week, your baby will be considered full-term and may arrive at any time from that point on. Familiarity with pain that you might experience during week 36 of your pregnancy will help you determine whether or not the pain is caused by a serious problem.

  1. Braxton-Hicks Contractions

    • Frequently occurring during week 36 of your pregnancy, Braxton-Hicks contractions are your body's effort to prepare your uterus for real contractions and are marked by irregular tightening of your uterus, which can be uncomfortable or mildly painful.

    Preterm Labor

    • According to the American Pregnancy Association, if you experience regular contractions, along with other symptoms such as low back pain, vaginal discharge, pelvic pressure or stomach cramps, you may be going into labor before your baby is full-term and you should contact your obstetrician or midwife immediately.

    Back Pain

    • Usually caused by the weight of your unborn baby and the relaxing of your muscles and ligaments from pregnancy hormones, you may experience back pain during week 36 of your pregnancy. The Mayo Clinic suggests alleviating back pain during pregnancy by practicing good posture, sleeping on your side and using care when lifting.

    Digestive Pain

    • Although it is typically mild, digestive pain, such as heartburn and gas, that you experience during this week of pregnancy arises from the pressure of your growing uterus, which infringes upon the space your stomach normally has.

    Placental Complications

    • Typically occurring during the last 12 weeks of pregnancy, placental complications such as placental abruption (detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall) are often accompanied by stomach pain and bleeding. If you experience these symptoms, contact your doctor, according to AmericanPregnancy.org.

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