why does it feel like im starting my period?

Question

im 32weeks pregnant and ive been getting some light cramping in my lower belly..............it kinda feels like the little cramps you get when your about to start a period is this normal?

Answer 1

Thats just becasue you are so far along. The baby will be coming soon, it is normal. You can call your doctor if you are worried and just ask.

Answer 2

I had the same thing, and when I asked about it at a doctors appointment, they hooked me up to a monitor and told me I was having pretty constant (but not consistent) contractions. I couldn't feel a rythmic tightening or anything, just kind of constant dull ache. Anyway, it all sounded very worrisome (they always tell you that more than 4 contractions in an hour is bad, right?), but they kept a close eye on me for a couple of weeks and my cervix hasn't changed at all. They gave me a fun explanation-- an "irritable uterus." Great. Anyway, I'm 32 weeks now and still get them every once in a while. The bottom line being, check with your doctor to make sure you're OK, but you are probably just fine!

Answer 3

i had the exact same thing its braxton hicks that's how they feel now the heads engaged i found a warm bath helps with a couple of paracetamol and a warm hot water bottle take care Donna

Answer 4

It's normal, don't worry. You could be having Braxton-Hicks contractions. Or everything could just be moving around in there to get ready.

Answer 5

Yep, totally normal. Its the feeling of your cervix changing, either because the baby is lower, or theres more weight on it, or your effacing.

Normal.

Answer 6

it is and you can still have your period up to three months pregant