I'm 14 weeks pregnant and having cramps. They aren't as bad as those horrible period cramps, but it's definitely uncomfortable. I talked to my doctor about it at my last appointment and he told me that as long as I'm not bleeding to not worry about it. He didn't really say why I was having them though. Did anyone else have this problem about this time during their pregnancy? I think someone mentioned drinking more water might help? Any ideas or suggestions?
2007-09-10 10:40:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Its totally and completely normal. Theyre braxton hicks, and the pain of muscles and things growing and pulling. I had the same stuff. And he's right as long as you're not bleeding you're fine.
Water does help, being dehydrated causes you to have many more contractions.
2007-09-10 10:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm only 7 weeks along, but I have been having some cramping as well. I was worried at first, but I spoke to my dr. about them and he said that they are completely normal. He said that it is from the uterus expanding. Actually, they get a little worse with each pregnancy is what he told me and I'm guessing that's why mine started so early this time. Also, since you're already 14 weeks, you're past the point of having to worry about a miscarriage so much. I'm sure you and your baby will be just fine.
2007-09-10 17:53:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rachael R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cramping can be your uterus growing - and your doctor is right cramping is sometimes normal as long as there is no bleeding with it.
Sometimes drinking more water can help but i would take some Tylenol and get some rest when they come on if you can, laying on your left side should help make them go away.
Good luck
2007-09-10 17:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by Finchy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drinking more water is always a good idea, especially when you're pregnant. So go ahead and do that. But I wouldn't worry too much. Sounds like maybe "growing pains." Which, is totally legitimate... it's your body's reaction, and your brain's interpretation of your baby growing, and your body accommodating it. Nothing of concern... is actually a good thing. It means your baby is growing, and thriving.
If you bleed and/or it becomes unbearable, contact your doc asap. Otherwise, just one of the many joys of pregnancy! :-)
Good luck, and congrats!!!
2007-09-10 17:47:02 · answer #4 · answered by Impavidsoul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have these still and i am 23 weeks pregnant it is just everything stretching around in there. and as ur doc said the only time to worry is if you bleed with the cramping. i havent heard of any helpful sugestions that work the only one is done move suddenly or get up fast else it will hurt i think you just have to bear with it!!
2007-09-10 18:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by ted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just the uterus growing. Drink water and make sure that it doesn't hurt to urinate. My cramping was a bladder infection that turned into a kidney infection because the doctor did not check for it.
2007-09-10 17:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by proud mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because your uterus has to stretch and grow. Take some tylonal and wait it out. There's nothing you can do to get rid of it. Sometimes walking around helps with mine, maybe you could try going for a little walk around the block.
2007-09-10 17:48:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've had them, and I think it was something to do with muscles being stretched. I went the hospital one time because I was worried, and they said if your having cramps in your lower abdominal area, there is nothing there to be worried about as the uterus is higher.
2007-09-10 17:44:29 · answer #8 · answered by Hicktown girl66 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
4 months preggos w/ my 2nd----it's perfectley normal or body goes through changes, technically they are VERY small contractions but the doctor doesn't even like to call them contractions because they are so minor compared to braxton hicks let alone real labor contractions. Water may help but I get them all the time with this baby and I drink ALOT of water my doc just said bare w/ it.
2007-09-10 17:45:08 · answer #9 · answered by NIKKI 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep in mind that a baby is growing. Your uterus will feel different. I think its the baby inside making more room.. Follow your dr. advice. I had twins and I sure felt cramping. they grew too fast
2007-09-10 17:45:31 · answer #10 · answered by luna 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋