I wanted to know how many people experience cramping. Im 5wks pregnant and have been cramping for 2weeks. It feels like menstrual cramps and sometimes a weeee bit intense. I called the doctors and they said its normal. Im not due for my 1st appointment until December. well I guess my true question is, how long does this typicaly last? any info on cramps during pregnancy is helpful. I dont believe its an impending miscarriage or ectopic, because there is no bleeding or spotting and the cramps are not unbearable.. thanks in advance
2006-10-31 08:42:55 · 10 answers · asked by finallyamommy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It could be cramps from implantation. I had this with both of my pregnancies and it normally lasted about 2-3 weeks. I got it around a month or so into pregnancy.
2006-10-31 08:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by Rebecca M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was my first symptom that something was up. I remember I was sitting in a staff meeting and I felt an intense cramping low in my abdomen. It made me grab my seat and hold my breath as it grew in intensity and then faded away. This went on for about three days with me wearing a pad waiting for my period to come on before I finally took a pregnancy test. (I had given up on the idea of becoming pregnant and had started looking into adoption.)
The cramping lasted to about 9 weeks or so for me. I remember because at about 10 weeks I panicked that I was no longer feeling my symptoms, and at 10.5 weeks I spotted. I was sure I was miscarrying. Here I am at 37 weeks, hoping and praying that this bigger than average baby comes in the next 5 or 6 days. (She's already 8 pounds and I'm officially full term, so I think we are both ready.)
Remember that every pregnancy is different, so your symptoms may not follow the same pattern as other people's. Don't let it scare you as I did.
Best of luck to you.
2006-10-31 08:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by tianjingabi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had pain when i was 5 or 6 weeks pregnant and u do have lil pain till ur whole trimester so mild cramping its ok in the early pregnancy&it feels like u gonna start periods but its a lil diff than the periods cramping its lil more sharp. GOOD LUCK
2016-05-22 19:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cramped for about a month. Your cervic is stretching and that is what is causing the cramps. (that is what the doctor told me at least). If it gets more than just uncomfortable or if you start bleeding (a brown tint is also norma), I would call you doctor again. I hope this helps!!
2006-10-31 08:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by Britt's Mom 03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. It's just your uterus stretching. I think it's Implantation Cramps or something. I had it with both my pregnancies. I went to the hospital freaking out with my first one, it was a waste of money because it was completely normal!!
2006-10-31 08:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! I'd give the dr. another call and insist on getting in...if for no other reason than your own peace of mind. I've had 5 and peace of mind is the paramount thing in the beginning.
2006-10-31 08:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by susancnw 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go and see your doctor instead of discussing it on the phone especially if you are in a lot of pain.
2006-10-31 08:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by J_Dobbins 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had the same thing when I was pregnant with my son. I think as long as there is no blood you are ok.
2006-10-31 08:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by emmyfair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do have somehting called Braxton Hich contactions!!! But I would go to the doctors to be safe!! I am wishing you a healthy pregnancy!
2006-10-31 08:46:17 · answer #9 · answered by purpleone726 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
your uterus is going from smaller than your fist to having a 9lb person it in, whats it supposed to do, build a deck?
2006-10-31 08:46:56 · answer #10 · answered by nobudE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋