I Have Terrible Cramps

I had bad cramps early in my pregnancy and I talked to the doctor and she wanted me to go the ER...(hospital which I was going to deliver/ maternity ward) All it was was dehydration. Make sure you drink lots of water. That was my first pregnancy...with my second baby I had the same problem but they wanted me to be checked out anyways because I was a high risk pregnancy with other complications...I drank lots of water all morning and still was cramping so when I went in they told me I was actually having contrations (in my first trimester) NOT GOOD...the cramping I was having was actually contractions so they gave me a shot and the cramping calmed down and with the rest of my pregnany...those cramps were nothing to worry about. Just becareful and drink lots of water and if they continue...time how long so when you call your doc you can tell them how long...good luck

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Hi D.,

Yes, cramping is normal. I had mild to moderate cramping the first tri mester. My OBGYN explained to me that it's because of the baby attatching to the uterine wall. If you have severe cramping or bleeding call your OB right away. There is a chance that you may have a tubal pregnancy in which the cramping is an indication. Check with your OB to make sure the baby is in the right area. The cramping sensation is a good sign when the baby is in the uterus. I hope this has been of some help. Concradulations and good luck with your pregnancy!

A. H.

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I was crampy both times when I was first pregnant. But if they are really bad I would probably look into more. Good luck!

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I'm on my 3rd pregnancy and I never experienced cramping with my others as I did with this one.I was for sure thinking i'm only late and will begin my period soon.Took a test and positive.Called in to speak to the nurese and she said the same thing it was due to the implantation onto the uterus.I called back and then they ordered a sonogram and an HCG level blood test to make sure I wasn't miscarrying.All was good it was painful but as long as there is no bleeding way it out relax take a warm shower and keep your lifting to a min. it all helped and a few weeks later you'll feel nothing.But as baby grows now thats a different story.

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I agree that you might want to call your doc for an early ultrasound, if the cramps are getting worse, to rule out a tubal pregnancy, but usually they are normal.
I was SURE I was getting my period when I was in early preg. with my daughter (before I knew). The cramps were really bad (I often get bad cramps) and I was even spotting. Even at that point the preg. test was negative! A few days later, it was still going on, so I rechecked and POSITIVE! I can't remember how long the cramps lasted...but whew...between those and my REALLY sore BBs, I didn't know what hit me! I had an uncomplicated preg. and a beautiful baby girl.
Best to you!

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I would make an appt with your DR get an ultrasound done, it could be in your tubes. Just better to be safe than sorry. It could be something totally not due to the pregnancy since you said you found out before you knew you were pregnant. I had some cramping when I was pregnant along time ago and they did an ultrasound and it was growing in the uterus but a month later I had a miscarriage. They called it a missed miscarriage, the baby just never grew. Dont mean to scare you but just have it done for piece of mind

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I wouldn't worry unless you start bleeding. It is even a little normal to spot when you are pregnant, but i miscarried when I was having a lot of cramping and bleeding. So, if you start bleeding or spotting, I would recommend that you go to your OBGYN, or the ER.

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Is this your first child?

They are probably growing pains! They do hurt and it is scary, how many weeks are you?

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I do not want to alarm you, but real bad cramping is not normal. I have had 3 children and one miscarriage. I had terrible cramps before I miscarriage because it was an atopic pregnancy(in the fallopian tubes) I think you should go and get checked out just for your peace of mind and to make sure nothing is wrong. It is probably fine, but never hurts to be cautious. I am praying the best for you.

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i had the kind that literally brought me to my knees. They were so painful so i totally understand. Mine only lasted a couple weeks and then stopped. My pediatrician said it was very normal and that it is just your uterus making room! So, no need to worry!!

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I had them, too, for about a week. Scared me, but the dr. said it can happen when the egg is implanting. Congrats!!

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D.,

I would check with your doctor if you are concerned. I started cramping within weeks of knowing that I was pregnant too. I contacted my doctor one evening because it was so extreme, and he wanted me to go to the hospital. I am glad I did...come to find out I had a bladder infection.

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When I was about 7 weeks pregnant with my second child, I also had AWFUL cramps! They were so bad I went to the ER. Anyway, I had an ultrasound and they found a small cyst. It normally would've been released in my period, however, with no period it stayed and the growing baby was putting pressure on it causing the cramps. It was NO big deal. It was something that resolved itself. I will say that with pregnancy you're always better safe than sorry, and it never hurts to call the OB. Good Luck and Congrats on the pregnancy!

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Selfishly, I feel 10 times better seeing how many other people have gone through this! I am now 13 along weeks but probalby the first 10-11 weeks I had constant cramps and couldn't find anyone else that had had them. I called my doc. and was told that as long as I wasn't double over in pain and I wasn't spotting, it was just my body adjusting and my uterus growing etc. I did not experience any of that with my first so it was VERY unsettling. I had had two sonograms prior to b/c I was on clomid so I knew it wasn't etopic, etc. Still, a call to the doc. never hurts.

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D.,
It's been some time since I've had this happen, but when I was pregnant with my first child I had a similiar problem. I went to the doctor to get checked out just in case, and he told me it was my uterus stretching or something along those lines and not to worry about it. I still did, but everything turned out fine. However, it's your body and if you are worried or concerned call your doctor and tell them you'd feel better if you came in and got checked out. That's what they are there for. It's always better to put your mind at ease. Hope this helps and congrats!
D. V

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