In the mornings I usually have mild to more intense (nothing I can't handle) menstrual like cramps. I was just wondering if this was the cause of more stretching in the abdomin or if it could possibly be the beginning of birth pains? Thanks so much!
2007-02-14 08:02:37 · 11 answers · asked by Amber 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
That is the beginning stages of labor...it could last for days. I had them for a week and a half before I had my son and didn't even realize they were contractions until my mucus plug came out and went to the hospital, where the nurse told me I was having contractions! She said I could be that way for a few more days to a week; however, I had my son the very next day. It all depends on the person. Congratulations, you're getting awfully close!
2007-02-14 08:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by herefordsun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 9 weeks pregnant now and yes menstrual-like cramps are common. During week 4-6 were the strongest cramps. They basically felt like I was on my period or about to start my period, which scared me because I was afraid of having a miscarriage. Now every so often, maybe once a day or once every other day I'll start cramping for maybe an hour, sometimes strong like period cramps and sometimes mild and than go away. But yes, they are very common. The uterus is growing! :) I haven't heard of shortness of breath during pregnancy, but I had shortness of breath problems even before I got pregnant so I'm not sure.
2016-03-18 02:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beginning labor feels like mild menstrual cramping. However you could have it for days or weeks before the action happens. If you have bleeding with them or they become regular and increase in intensity it is the real thing.
2007-02-14 08:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a variety of different things. It could be the baby moving farther down into position, which will cause you to dialate and efface (thin out). It could be broad ligament pain as well from the weight of the baby being pulled downward by gravity. You could have a UTI that is causeing mild cramping (caused by mild bladder spasms). It could be milder beginning stages of labor. I wish you the best of luck and I pray that you have a healthy baby!!!!!
2007-02-14 08:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant, my Braxton Hicks contractions felt like me stomach tightening. I could feel how tight the muscle got when I pushed my finger into it.
However, when I went into labor, my contractions were exactly like menstrual cramps, just 100 times worse.
2007-02-14 08:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by jharman8803 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be having Braxton-Hicks contractions. These are harmless contractions that help your body get ready for labor. Time them and see how far apart they are. When they are no longer sporadic it is time to call your doctor because you are more than likely in labor. Good Luck!
2007-02-14 08:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by shannon c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-19 16:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep thats the beginning of labor. it can still be a long long time but thats what it wil feel like. pack your bags and get your cell phone charged, just wait and see. when you are in labor you wil start to feel them a little more than that and more of an on/off thing not just one big ache. but if it is persisitant, even if its not that bad you might want to go anyways. i didnt know i was in labor because I have had regular period cramps worse than labor. so i waited and waited and they werent worse so at my doctors appointment they told me i was in labor and was 100% effaced! I was shocked!!! Good luck!
2007-02-14 08:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are Braxton Hicks contractions.
It is your body preparing you and the baby for big day. You will know the different between BH contractions and real ones.
2007-02-14 08:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by DEE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
braxton hicks and contractions feel like real strong menstrual cramps, i think your getting ready...
2007-02-14 08:07:00 · answer #10 · answered by Laurellamags 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋