I am getting cramps in my belly. I have had them for the past few days. the cramps arent really bad, they are handleable, and I am not bleeding and they go away after about 10 minutes, but come back later. Is that a normal bit of pregnancy?
2006-11-14 15:27:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I agree with the ladies who talked about the ligament pain and had it also. I am now 32 weeks pregnant and if it helps, that pain has gotten much better. I wouldn't say it has gone away but I used to get pretty bad cramps from coughing or from leaning too far when I try to get out of bed or something. Now I have pain on the side of my pelvis and hips! It's my pelvis stretching (I am taking an anatomy class at the college right now so I know more about this then I would like to know!). The pain in the stomach has pretty much gone away though. Just stay hydrated and take it easy. If you go to the Dr they will just give you TYlenol (that's what they did when I went in freaked out too). But if it gets unbearable or anything else starts happening then it NEVER hurts to go to the hospital and have them listen to the heartbeat just to set your own mind at ease. Believe me...they'd much rather you come in then wait at home worrying. But like I said (and keep saying and other women said:)!) I would bet money that it is the ligaments stretching to make room for baby in the lower sides of your stomach. Just take it easy and know that it SHOULD get easier:)
2006-11-14 15:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Erika H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds just like round ligament pains to me... are they mainly in the sides of the uterus? If so that's what you are having. I'm having them too... went to the ER freaking out and everything... and all was normal. Mine got pretty bad though too, but they can... hope yours don't. Call the DR in the morning to ease your thinking, and good luck!
2006-11-14 15:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Danielle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same cramping at around 20 weeks and I'm now 26 weeks.....let me tell you they just get a little more painful....its your growing uterus. If it get too painful call your obgyn
2006-11-14 15:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by FirstTime_Mommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I generally say that if you're having regular cramping (more that 5 times in an hour) you should be evaluated for preterm labor (see your OB doctor)
2006-11-14 15:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by Bryan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be braxton hicks contractions, but if they're painful I'd call the doctor as soon as possible.
2006-11-14 15:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some twingers are normal but if the continue l would have them checked out by your Dr.
2006-11-14 15:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by cailieco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are bleeding, go to your obgyn, they could just be harsh braxton hicks contractions. those contractions are just preparing you for the real ones. good luck.
2006-11-14 15:31:40 · answer #7 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could very well be the muscles that wrap around the side of the belly, my pain was just horrible in those muscles, and it was scarey with my first sinc i didnt know what they were....but it was like also everytime i sneezed or coughed, it would pull those muscles.. it sucked... but CONGRATS. !!
2006-11-14 15:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUR BODY IS PREPARING FOR LABOR braxton hicks contractions,,,,,,,,nothing to worry about will happen from time to time
2006-11-14 15:56:12 · answer #9 · answered by Tabatha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be just your uterus stretching making more room for the baby.
2006-11-14 15:33:16 · answer #10 · answered by ang. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋