For those in early pregnancy?

Question

For those who have suffered stomach pains in early pregnancy, do you get them everyday or get them for a few days and then one day you dont get them?

Answer 1

Why didn't you talk to your mother if not grandmother?

Answer 2

I am eight weeks and have had similar crampy pains; usually a few hours after eating. Got some advice from the midwife as the following has really helped:
- Light meals often rather than big meals
- Snack on dry biscuits even if I feel a bit queasy
- Sip ginger tea
- get someone to rub your lower back - usually makes it come out as wind but then you feel a lot better!
- I asked the pharmacist for something I could take and they gave me 'Windeeze' which I take every night.

Dosn't make them go away completely but makes life more bearable.

It's a whole new world but you are not alone! See if you can get the phone number of your local midwife team as mine are excellent at chatting on the phone over things you worry about but don't want to bother a doctor over.

Answer 3

I'm 24 weeks pregnant and I had stomach/period cramps almost every day at first! They are really common!! Most women I have spoken to have had them early on.

With me they started a couple of weeks before my period was even due and I got them constantly throughout the first trimester. I still get the odd twinge here and there now but much less since about 20 weeks.

When the baby started kicking I mistook it for cramps!

Cramps are just your uterus expanding, ligaments stretching and everything moving around to make room for the baby. If they are mild there is nothing to worry about. My Midwife told me that the time to worry is if they are severe and accompanied with bleeding (then you need to go to hospital). Otherwise they are quite normal.

Answer 4

I never had stomach pains, but I'm betting you're constipated.

Try taking a stool softener like Colace and see if that helps. Do NOT take Ex-lax. Better yet, call your doctor and see what he/she recommends.

Most women get constipated early in pregnancy, so it's really not uncommon.

Answer 5

i suffered with stomach pains from 5 weeks to the very end,nobody could understand it,and i felt like no one beleived me,but that was my 4th child,(5th if you include a miscarriage)it felt like a stitch pain,as though i'd been running,i'd suggest you get it checked out,but everyone is different,no pregnancy is the same,hope this helps.good luck,(no,i didnt suffer everyday,more like every 2 days):-)

Answer 6

I just found out that I am pregnant on Monday. I have also been getting those stomach pains. My first appointment is today so I will let you know what happens.

Answer 7

I am 13weeks pregnant i too have been having pains like period pains since i found out i was pregnant, had my scan last week and everything sems to be fine. I am still getting them but if they keep up over the next few days i will be calling my doctor. If you are worried call your doctor/midwife.

Answer 8

yeah u will have weird symtoms during pregnancy ,specially in the early stages .this is normal when u have boalting drink something warm like hot tea ,it will helps or take tylenol regular strength. that wont last for too long just a month or two. congrats on ur pregnancy.

Answer 9

Yes you do get some pains but if they get worse the best thing is speak to you midwife, your body is changing and it is frightening never be afraid to ask and good luck

Answer 10

What do you mean stomach pains?
Do you mean heartburn, indigestion or sharp pains?

Or you mean abdomen pain?


Its different

Answer 11

That could be normal, if you have them for a few days. But if you have them for many days, could be an abortion.