Early Pregnancy Cramps

Congrats! I've always had cramps early on in all 3 of my pregnancies. And, just like you, it was the worst at night. this was because that's when I was the most bloated. As long as there is no bleeding and they aren't that bad (tylenol should do the trick) you should be fine. But if that's not working, just call the doctor and ask them. That's what they're there for and they get calls all the time about things like this. Drink a lot of water to stay hydrated - that should help too.

Tylenol is absolutely safe during pregnancy, but I usually try to take a warm bath to soothe aches before I take anything. Your uterus is just stretching, and this is totally normal. Just make sure that you don't have any bleeding...A little spotting is normal, but anything more than that could indicate a problem. There are also those disposable heat patches that you can buy. I've never tried them, butI've heard they're wonderful for cramps during menstrual cycles. Is this your first baby? Congrats on your pregnancy.

K.

yep i agree with everyone. im 2 months and cramping as well. take it easy and a warm bath might do the trick too.

Tylenol was my savior for the early cramps with all three of my pregnancies.

Have you been to the doctor yet for the initial confirmation of pregnancy? i had bad cramps at night after dinner when I would lie down. When I mentioned it to the doctor they did an ultrasound and found an ovarian cyst- I can't remember the name of it now (maybe it started with a p), but they said it was the same side that had released the egg that got ovulated. No strenuous exercise, lifting anything over 20 pounds or sex for the first 3 months- and we did ultrasounds to monitor it each month. I guess it was pretty common and it shrunk each month until it went away, has to do with the hormones. Regardless, I would call your doctor and talk to them about it.

Mine always got worse when I was dehydrated. Start drinking lots of water!

I remember getting cramps like that early on in pregnancy but they weren't horribly bad. You can take tylenol while pregnant so you can take that. But if the cramps are really bad and you are bleeding at all then you should call your doctor.

Congrats!!!! And, no, you probably have nothing to worry about. When I was pregnant with my first, I thought for sure I was going to get my period the first few weeks of being pregnant. Before taking the pregnancy test, I would literally run to the bathroom with a tampon in hand. Low and behold, I was actaully pregnant. I had an uneventful, full term pregnancy and my daughter is now a healthy, happy two year old!The cramps should go away on their own shortly, only to be replaced by a host of other crazy symptoms! :-) In terms of what you can do to relieve them, I'm not sure. Just hang in there - they should stop soon. Good luck and enjoy every moment of your first pregnancy... there's nothing like it!

Cramps were always my 1st sign of pregnancy. I was always bummed thinking I was going to start my period and both times I was actually pregnant. I think if they get really bad you may need to take it easy and rest a little.

Make sure you talk to your doctor about them, but it sounds like everything is just starting to stretch and adjust for you baby. Make sure you take it easy and don't try to do to much. Take advantage of this time to pamper yourself and let others help you.
Good Luck

Some cramping is normal. If it gets to be downright painful, you may want to get checked out to rule out ectopic pregnancy.

It's probably just your uterus stretching. I got that a lot with both my pregnancies. If it makes you feel better though, call your doctor's office; it never hurts to be sure.

Go to the doctor. It could be nothing, or it could be something more like I had. All I had was horrible cramps and it was due to way too low progesterone. I just had to have progesterone for the whole first trimester and my daughter was/is fine. So, just talk with the doctor and get their opinion. Congrats on your first!!! :)

H.