Is it normal to have cramps in week 28?

Answer 1

the baby is squashing your guts and bladder, i would get some cramps too. Plus you can start getting lots of cramps and braxton hicks contraction ( contractions that do not produce a birth or enlargment of the diameter of the birthing canel.) They prepare your body for the real event. Kinda like a test run.

Answer 2

cramps yes. bad cramps no. Sharp pains no. Or cramps that you can time out into a schedule no. Time them for a half hour, if they are at all regular call the doctor, it could be preterm labor. If the cramps are bad enough to prevent you from functioning call the emergency room right away.

Answer 3

The probably aren't cramps, they are probably just stretching pains that occur in the normal cramp zone. As the baby grows and drops the muscles stretch and pull. That is probably all you are feeling.

Answer 4

i'm 28w4d, and that i have a range of of cramping too. i spotted that the cramping takes position about an hour when I devour and is always on the acceptable of my abdomen. each and every from time to time it hurts a lot that it makes me nauseous. i became in touch so I timed it and instructed my well being care service. He instructed me that it became probable both acid reflux disease or gasoline. each and every time, you've more advantageous than 4-5 cramps interior of a a million hour era you want to call your well being care service or bypass on your clinical institution. My husband says that i'm between the "overly in touch ones", yet i might want to really be secure than sorry. they could purely allow you to comprehend is to bypass homestead, yet they be in a position to steer away from something from going on besides. also, warmth baths are completely secure. save the temp at warmth and not in any respect warm. Your body temperature shouldn't in any respect be over 102 tiers (that is why docs allow you to comprehend to steer away from warm-tubs and whirlpools). even if, my well being care service really advised a warmth bathtub to appease cramps in my back and legs, because i'm on mattress relax. purely be effective you save an eye fixed on your temperature and also you'd be wonderful. sturdy luck!

Answer 5

I was cramping through out my whole pregnancy - but I wouldn't say it was painfull just a bit uncomfortable at times. If you are experiencing painfull cramps I'd be seeing your doc for a check up. Good luck :)

Answer 6

cramps or contractions? it's never normal to have cramps. go see a doctor if that's the case.

Answer 7

its normal cause im 28 weeks also, and my doctor said that u have to drink a whole lot of water, i tried it and it works for me, but go see ur doctor anyways just in case...

Answer 8

You need to be a little more detailed; however, if you are experiencing actual pain....CALL THE DOCTOR. It is better to call him now and be told it's nothing, then wait. Take a deep breath, call your ob and figure out what your little one is trying to tell you. Good luck!!!

Answer 9

yes you are stretching you might have a blatter infection so if they get bad call your doc

Answer 10

Is it normal to have some abdominal pain during pregnancy?
Occasional abdominal discomfort is a common pregnancy complaint, and while it can sometimes be harmless, it can also be a sign of a serious problem. (Severe or persistent abdominal pain is never normal.) Below we'll describe the most common causes of abdominal pain and discomfort during pregnancy, but don't try to diagnose yourself. If you experience abdominal pain or cramping along with spotting, bleeding, fever, chills, vaginal discharge, faintness, discomfort while urinating, nausea and vomiting, or if the pain doesn't subside after several minutes of rest, call your practitioner.

What are the most common causes of harmless abdominal discomfort?
Not all abdominal discomfort is a sign of a serious problem during pregnancy. For example, you may notice a bit of cramping during or right after an orgasm, and as long as it's mild and short-lived, it's perfectly normal and nothing to be alarmed about.

Here are some other causes of ordinary abdominal discomfort. Click on the links to get more detailed descriptions and find out what you can do to ease your suffering. But remember, if you're unsure what's going on or your discomfort is severe or persistent, play it safe and call your caregiver.

Gas and bloating
You're much more likely to have gas pain and bloating during pregnancy because of hormones that slow your digestion and the pressure of your growing uterus on your stomach and intestines.

Constipation
Constipation is another common cause of abdominal discomfort throughout pregnancy, caused by hormones that slow the movement of food through your digestive tract and the pressure of your growing uterus on your rectum.

Round ligament pain
Round ligament pain is generally a brief, sharp, stabbing pain or a longer-lasting, dull ache that you may feel on one or both sides of your lower abdomen or deep in your groin, usually starting in your second trimester. It happens when the ligaments that support your uterus in your pelvis stretch and thicken to accommodate and support its growing size. You may feel a short jabbing sensation if you suddenly change position, such as when you're getting up from a bed or chair or when you cough, roll over in bed, or get out of the bathtub. Or you may feel a dull ache after a particularly active day, if you've been walking a lot or doing some other physical activity. Call your caregiver if this discomfort continues even after you've rested.

Braxton-Hicks contractions
Sometime after midpregnancy, you may start to notice some tightening in your uterus from time to time. Before 37 weeks, these contractions should be infrequent, irregular, and essentially painless. Call your provider if they're accompanied by lower back pain, if you feel more than four contractions an hour, or if they're coming at regular intervals, or if you have any other signs of premature labor.

What serious problems can cause abdominal pain during pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus, typically in one of the fallopian tubes. The problem is usually discovered during the first three months of pregnancy or before you even know you're pregnant. If left untreated, an ectopic pregnancy can rupture and be life-threatening, so call your practitioner immediately if you have any of the following symptoms: abdominal and/or pelvic pain or tenderness, vaginal spotting or bleeding (can be red or brown, copious or scant, and continuous or intermittent), pain that gets worse during physical activity or while moving your bowels or coughing, pain in the tip of your shoulder, or any signs of shock (such as a racing pulse; pale, clammy skin; or dizziness or faintness).

Miscarriage
Bleeding is generally the first symptom of a miscarriage, followed by abdominal pain a few hours to a few days later. The bleeding can be light or heavy. The pain can be crampy (like menstrual cramps or often stronger) and rhythmic. Some women feel it as a low backache, others as a dull abdominal achiness or pelvic pressure. Call your practitioner if you have signs of a miscarriage. If you have severe pain or heavy bleeding, you need to be seen immediately.

Preterm labor
You're in preterm labor (also known as premature labor) if you start to have contractions that efface or dilate your cervix before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Call your midwife or doctor right away if you're having any of the following symptoms in your second or third trimester (before 37 weeks): an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (particularly if it's watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's pink or just tinged with blood); vaginal spotting or bleeding; abdominal pain, menstrual-like cramping, or more than four contractions in one hour; an increase in pressure in the pelvic area; or low back pain, especially if you didn't previously have back pain.

Placental abruption
Placental abruption is the partial or complete separation of the placenta from the uterus before the baby is born. There's wide variation in symptoms. Sometimes a placental abruption can cause sudden and obvious bleeding, but in some cases there may not be any noticeable bleeding at first, or you might only have light bleeding or spotting. You might have uterine tenderness, back pain, or frequent contractions, or the uterus might contract and stay hard (like a cramp or contraction that doesn't go away). You might also feel a decrease in your baby's activity. Immediate medical attention is a must.

Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a disease of pregnancy that causes spasms and other changes in your blood vessels and can affect a number of organs (including your liver, kidneys, brain, and the placenta). You're diagnosed with preeclampsia if you have high blood pressure and protein in your urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. You may also have swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling in your hands, or excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles. (This water retention can also lead to a rapid weight gain.) With severe preeclampsia, you may also have intense pain or tenderness in the upper abdomen, a severe headache, visual disturbances (such as blurred vision or seeing spots), or nausea and vomiting. If you have symptoms of preeclampsia, call your midwife or doctor immediately.

Urinary tract infections
Being pregnant makes you more susceptible to urinary tract infections of all kinds, including kidney infections. Symptoms of a bladder infection may include pain, discomfort, or burning when urinating; pelvic discomfort or lower abdominal pain (often just above the pubic bone); a frequent or uncontrollable urge to pee, even when there's very little urine in the bladder; and cloudy or foul-smelling urine. Call your caregiver if you have any of these symptoms because an untreated bladder infection can lead to a kidney infection and premature labor. Signs that the infection has spread to your kidneys (and that you need medical attention immediately) may include a high fever (often with shaking, chills, or sweats); pain in your lower back or in your side just under your ribs, on one or both sides (and possibly in your abdomen as well); nausea and vomiting; and possibly blood in your urine.

Other causes
Many other conditions can cause abdominal pain, whether you're pregnant or not. Some of the most common ones that your practitioner will consider are stomach virus or food poisoning, appendicitis, kidney stones, hepatitis, gallbladder disease and pancreatitis (both are often a result of gallstones, which are more common during pregnancy), and bowel obstruction (which may be caused by the pressure of the growing uterus on previously scarred intestinal tissue and is most likely to occur in the third trimester).