Mar
I was getting period like cramps and assumed AF was coming…. But nothing, so I took a test and it came back positive - yea! But I'm still having the cramps - I've had two miscarriages so I'm pretty nervous this time. How far into a pregnancy is it normal/okay to get cramps? Or when should I be concerned? Obviously if there is bleeding or severe cramping I would go to the doctor, I was just wondering if there was a point where you should not be experiencing any cramping anymore. Any advice would be appreciated - just need to calm my nerves I guess!
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I found this info for you. I hope it helps put your mind at ease ~ best of luck to you
Many women get concerned by cramping that they experience in early pregnancy. Some might worry that this is a sign that their pregnancy is not viable and that a miscarriage is on its' way. This isn't necessarily always the case however.
Cramping in early pregnancy is not only common but very normal. Some women might feel cramping as soon as seven days after they ovulate. If they are in fact pregnant, then this cramping is called implantation cramping and is the cramping that occurs when the egg attaches itself, or implants, to the uterus. It is not cramping that all women feel, and can be easily unnoticed.
Some women start cramping shortly after they get a positive pregnancy test as their uterus starts preparing to carry a baby for nine months. The uterus is a big organ and as it grows in early pregnancy cramping is expected. If the cramping is constant or too intense for you to handle however it may not be "normal" and you should call your doctor if you feel you need to for reassurance.
Another type of cramping you might feel in early pregnancy is called round ligament pain. This is cramping that occurs as the muscles under your uterus expand and grow in order to support the weight of your uterus and baby as it grows. This is probably the most complained about cramping in early pregnancy, and one most pregnant women will experience.
Cramping in early pregnancy is often times nothing for a woman to get worried about. Most of the time, the opposite is true. A woman can be comforted by knowing that if she has some cramping, then her body is probably preparing as it should to sustain the pregnancy. Cramping can also continue into the second and third trimester as the uterus continues to grow and as the body prepares for labor. If you ever feel that the cramping is not normal, be sure to call your doctor for advice.
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Some cramping is normal throughout the 1st trimester, especially if it is at the site of the ovaries. That would be the corpus luteum which is the follicle site of egg release. The follicle swells and releases the progesterone required for implantation. It supports the fetus until the placenta develops and is able to produce its own progesterone between weeks 10-14. The cramping is normal and can be persistant, achy, on and off, light than heavy then light again, etc. But if your cramps are severe and centered on your uterus, see a dr. It may be nothing to worry about but having had 4 failed pregnancies myself, I can understand the need for reassurance. Best of luck to you.
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I was wondering the same thing, so I was looking on the internet and found an article that said that cramps is normal durning pregnancy. It said that for some women it last a few weeks or months and then for others the whole 9 months. I would go to the doctor just for that peace of mind!
Good Luck!!!
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I was wondering the same thing - I'm pregnant now and nervous about having another miscarriage. Every cramp I get I'm going to the bathroom to check for blood… I'm trying to just relax and realize as long as I stay healthy there's nothing more I can do (except go the doctor when I feel its necessary) - good luck to you!