Cramps...so nervous! Any helpful advice?

Question

I'm somewhere around 6 weeks pregnant, and still getting mild to moderate cramps....I have disharge, and no spotting or anything, but my last pregnancy was lost, so I am just so nervous that something is wrong. Every single time I get one I get so worried that it is a period cramp...any advice or facts would be so appreciated. I lost my last pregnancy somewhere in the 7 week area...some days I will go with no cramps, and others i'll get a few....I just want to know that everything is ok...my 1st appt. is on the 18th...

Answer 1

Cramps are perfectly normal. It is actually a good sign. It means your uterus is expanding for the little growing one inside. As long as you aren't bleeding then don't worry. I miscarried my first and am now in week 33 of my second. I read that at least 50% of first pregnancies end in miscarriage. The vast majority of those women go on to have perfectly healthy pregnancies.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Answer 2

this sounds just like me when i was first pregnant i had the same thing as you exactly i lost my first pregnancy at about 8 weeks and the next pregnancy i had cramps all the time as well i was told that it is implantation cramping, and stretching, i still get cramps now and i am 23 weeks pregnant and everything is going ok with a healthy baby boy, you have just as much chance as the next person in having another misscarrage so do not worry my doctor told me that if this is a healthy baby and is meant to be then it will just happen and it has... i know i could tell you not to worry which is what you should do but you naturally you will with what happend the first one. at every scan i was scared and so will you but honestly it should be ok. good luck and congratulations just try to enjoy the fact that you are having a baby!!

oh and ask them to moniter you hormone levels (blood tests) to see if they are going up right thats what i got and when you see its all going ok you tend to panic less.

Answer 3

My Dr told me that mild/moderate cramping is very common throughout pregnancy, however, not when it's combined w/ bleeding. But if you've had a previous miscarriage you might want to be on call to your Dr... When I was 6 weeks pregnant I was cramping too (didn't know I was pregnant) thought it was the dreaded period coming late, but no blood. Congrats and good luck!

Answer 4

Mild to moderate cramps are normal in early pregnancy. If they become severe or are accompanied by bleeding or spotting, they may be a cause for greater concern. That said, it's understandable to be concerned and the best thing to do when you are worried is to call your health care provider who can ask more in depth questions and consider your history and make more informed decisions about what to do, and whether to see you sooner or do early ultrasounds.

Feel better soon.

Answer 5

I get those same cramps & I am 10 weeks pregnant. All they are, are your uterus & muscles stretching as the baby grows. It's really nothing to be worried about. Unless of course they get too painful to deal with or is accompanied by bleeding. Congrats & good luck!

Answer 6

I got lots of cramps in early pregnancy...I think it is normal to feel nervous considering your situation. As long as you are not spotting or bleeding i am sure that everything is fine. Just keep the faith and if you are the praying type...pray! That is what got me through my first trimester. Good luck!

Answer 7

hugs to you!! I have been there myself. I miscarried my first pregnancy and with my second every slight discomfort sent me into a panic. Most likely it is just round ligement pain. If you are really worried about it call the doctors office and explain your situation and they might be willing to squeeze you in at an earlier date. I am praying for you and your baby both. I hope you have a very healthy and happy nine months!!!

Answer 8

My wife had "period " pains for about 4 months into all of her pregnancies, and so did our daughter, both were convinced they were having a miscarriage, but they were fine. Get a check up though, and good luck.

Answer 9

if you've previously had a miscarriage, your dr. should see you sooner than the usual 8 week 1st appt. call and get in there if for anything, your peace of mind. try to remain calm though as stress isn't good for the baby. these thoughts go thru all of our minds, so hang in there!

Answer 10

Just trying to make you feel better but in my first trimester with both of my children I had cramps all of the time and was always afraid...everything turned out fine for me!!