Is there something wrong with my baby? Im cramping bad and only 5 weeks pregnant.?

Question

I am having terrible cramps in my lower stomach and have been terribly emotional.is there anything wrong?

Answer 1

Those cramps are what they call "Growing pains". Your stomach is streching out to make room for the baby. Every one that is pregant the first time experience this. The emotions are normal honey. But call your Doc to be on the safe side!

Answer 2

Hi, I am also due around the same time Jan 7-8 (first pregnancy). Please do stay positive, do not stress and take one day at a time. I did have an ultrasound the other day, because I ended up in hospital a few weeks ago with a stabbing pain. They found a cyst which is causing the pain (like period pain cramps). Not worrying as they do go away. Everything will be ok if you want it to be and pray that it will be.

Answer 3

Oh sweetie, dont start panicking just yet. I had nasty cramps early in pregnancy, a lot of women do. Its just your body settling in to things. If you get any bleeding, or a brownish discharge like blood can sometimes be at the end of your period, then you need to pop along to your doctors. He may refer you to the hospital for an internal scan (doesnt hurt at all, they put the scanner inside your ladies bits, but only a little way in, nothing painful) and they can see if your baby is ok. Ive had this done and ive had a healthy baby.

To be honest, if anything bad was happening at this stage in pregnancy, there is not really anything doctors can do about it, but dont panic, because I had bleeding and brown discharge three times during my first 12 weeks, and I had a perfectly healthy baby.

I know the cramps are not nice, and its very worrying, I completely freaked out when it happened to me, but as I said, I had this happen three times, and I had a beautiful healthy baby, so try and relax and get some rest.

Also, you are talking to the Queen of emotional outbursts when pregnant, i was a raving maniac with my moods and emotions, agin, its all perfectly normal, it takes some getting used to, but the emotions with probably calm down soon.

The first 12 weeks were the most emotional and tiring, I remember them well.

All the best, big hugs,

lozzie xx

P.S. please ignore all these people telling you to rush off to hospital, as I said earlier theres nothing anyone can do to stop it if anything bad is happening, you will just get sent home again to wait and see if anything happens. Just get some rest love.

Answer 4

Occasional abdominal discomfort is a common pregnancy complaint, and while it may be harmless, it can also be a sign of a serious problem. (Severe or persistent abdominal pain should never be ignored.)

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, or nausea and vomiting, or if the pain doesn't subside after several minutes of rest, call your practitioner.


Miscarriage
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks. Vaginal spotting or bleeding is generally the first symptom, followed by abdominal pain a few hours to a few days later.

The bleeding may be light or heavy. The pain may feel crampy or persistent, mild or sharp, and may feel more like low back pain 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.

Answer 5

I am going through the exact same thing; I broke out in a cold sweat it hurt so bad. So I talked to a nurse practioner at the clinic where I have my first appointment scheduled and she said it was okay as long as you are not bleeding and cramping at the same time. And that if you should miscarry you would lose all signs of your pregnancy quickly. If your breasts stay tender or you are still queasy you are OK.

It is scary, but take heart!

Answer 6

Cramping can be a sign of miscarriage, unfortunately there isn't much they can do if you're going to miscarry or not.. but i'd still suggest a trip to the ER. They can check the baby's heartbeat. The longer you wait the worse your chances of getting in to an U/S are. Most hospitals don't staff more then one technition during the later hours. Cramping can also be a sign of fibroids, which can be very very painful throughout your pregnancy. In either case they'd only be able to look at that if you go to the hospital. So please go now.

Answer 7

I'd imagine that is completley normal. Cramping is moslty due to a lack of bloodflow to areas like the intestines or the stomach…esp. when they contain food… This is natural because the baby is siphoning off your blood to bring oxygen to its cells…since it won't be breathing until it is born. This is your body adjusting to having another living person inside you. In time your body will probably cope by increasing your blood cell count.

As for emotional problems, that is likely due to hormonal imbalances, also due to the pregnancy....


Either way, be sure to remain in periodic contact with a qualified medical professional, especially when you have concerns like this. I am not a doctor, so do not take this to mean that there is absolutely no problem. It is much better to consult a doctor, or at least someone experienced in pregnancy, such as a midwife, or one of those people who runs the breathing classes etc.

Answer 8

Ignore these idiots that say go to the ER or get the doctor out,
Doctors don't come out for suspected miscarraige,
They will tell you to rest and not do anything for a week,
As for the ER they will tell you that its not an emergancy, that your pregnancy is too early and requires a referral to the Early pregnancy assessment unit,

I'm afraid there is very little you can do except rest and relax,
Cramping is very normal at this early stage,
But as you are not bleeding that's a good sign,

If you feel any worse tomorrow or you are still concerned then contact your gp and ask to go for a scan.

Answer 9

you know what? the exact same thing happened to me about the same time when i was pregnant. I thought I was going to miscarry because it was SOOOO painful. I even went to the E.R at 2am to make sure nothing was wrong. It turned out to be ok, and I now have a beautiful, and healthy 7 month old baby girl. But you should never just assume either, and if I were you, I would go to the E.R. or your doctor A.S.A.P because you never know..and even if you are fine, which you probably are, you will feel peace of mind after knowing..you can't gamble your baby, right? good luck

Answer 10

You should go and see a doctor ASAP if you are bleeding! Cramping could just be the burrowing of the egg into the uterus which happened to me with all 3 pregnancies all 3 are here. Again if you start spotting of heavy bleeding go to the hospital and get checked. My prayers are with you. Good Luck

Answer 11

if you are positive you are pregnant you should see a doctor about it. is there any bleeding? if so go now. this does not neccesarily mean miscarriage but you will need to stay off your feet. i had the same thing including bleeding. went to drs. then stayed off my feet for a week or so. i now have a 17 year old teen. not much a doctor can do to stop a miscarriage they are common unfortunately but you do need to find out whats wrong if anything. best of luck to you.