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[Casandra]

I’m seven weeks pregnant, and this is my first pregnancy. I have cramps like my period is about to start. Has anyone experienced anything like this?

 

[PegasusOnFire]

I did at about the same time, i went in and had an ultrasound done, just to make sure everything was ok.

 

[Singin4Him]

Are they mild cramps? I had those during the first trimester as well, I was told it was just my uterus stretching. You might want to consult your OB though just to be sure.

 

[Casandra]

yes, they are mild, kind of come and go. i have an appoitment with doc on the 8th. I noticed also that there is slight back pain....wonder why?

 

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

back pain could mean UT infection... more than likely it is as the others have said your uterus stretching. my suggestion is that if it is worring you a great deal call the dr and more than likely they will try and get you in as soon as possible to ease your mind.

 

[Casandra]

thank you for your responces... i never though that it could be related streching of uterus.

 

[ilovespring]

I also had this in the early weeks. But as mentioned by others - best to get it checked if you are concerned.

 

[RedTulipMom]

with my last pregnancy i had the mild cramping and went in for an ultrasound..the OB told me it was the round ligaments stretching and not to worry!

 

[InTheFlame]

I had cramping, but it felt a bit different to period cramping - stretching rather than contracting. But having been through one pregnancy and labour, maybe it's easier for me to tell than a 1st-timer? You may also get round ligament pain in the next few weeks - that can be scary because it can feel like shooting, stabbing pains that go on for minutes then disappear. But they're usually on a vertical line, rather than across the belly.

Back pain could just be hormonal. Your body starts producing relaxin early on in pregnancy... that and progesterone tends to cause the back muscles to relax a bit. Not really its primary objective - the idea is to allow the uterine and abdominal muscles to relax enough to give bubs room to grow. Later on in the pg everything will be affected... it'll be far easier to strain or sprain any muscle in your body.

 

[CrystalBrooke]

I also cramped very early and I was afraid that I was having a miscarriage...but from what I've heard it's normal..

 

[faithingrace]

I read once that drinking lots of water helps with cramping. We can get dehydrated very quickly. I don't know if this apply to early pregnancy but ladies can have contractions in late stages due to dehydration! When I feel crampy, I reach for the water and lie down if possible. But also, crampiness is totally normal all through pregnancy!!

 

[BananaCake]

Good to read this. I'm 5 weeks and a few days along and have been having mild cramping/stretching for a week.

 

[Beth1231]

Yup, here's some more reassurance. I also had the early cramping sometimes (usually right before a would have been period) and a little stretching. It's scary, but normal!

 

[hisbloodformysins]

Well yes, mild cramping is normal. I had them for about 3 weeks after first finding out was pregnant and as a matter of fact I expected to begin my period due to them before I took a pregnancy test. However, if they become more severe than a normal period and you begin to bleed, call the doctor.

HB

 

[lightandlife]

I'm only 4+6 and I've had cramps/stretching feelings and backache (just like all the months I wasn't pg!) since just before my period would have been due to arrive...totally normal so I've heard...just baby making room in there. God Bless xxx

 

[seamonster]

I had cramps for the first trimester from my uterus stretching

 

[jessesgirl]

Definitely normal. Just wait til those ligaments really start stretching. or when baby starts hanging out on your sciatic nerve!

You really do have to be careful about dehydration, especially the further along you get. When I was in trimesters 1 & 2, I stayed borderline dehydrated and it wasn't so bad. I got sick last week and was having some pretty intense contractions because I was so dehydrated. Gets a little painful.

 

[ConservativeChristian97]

I started getting 'em last night, too. Glad to know its normal.