I'm 4w1d and my cramps keep getting worse. Normal?
I'm 4w1d and my cramps keep getting worse. Normal?
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
I had cramps on and off for a few weeks when I was pregnant with my 2nd!
cantaloupe / 6164 posts
I had cramps in the beginning too! As long as there's no bleeding, I wouldn't worry.
blogger / coconut / 8306 posts
The thing with pregnancy is nothing is "normal".
Trust your gut. If they're severe or accompanied by bleeding, call your doctor.
I cramped off and on throughout my first pregnancy, and am sitting here at 22 weeks with cramps.
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
For most of my first trimester I felt like I was about to start my period. So it could be very normal. Honestly, as bad as it sounds, this early on, there's nothing your doc could do for you anyway... Nothing could be seen via ultrasound even if they tried. I would just try to rest and relax.
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
I had fairly bad cramps early on, around five weeks, really freaked me out. I have a very healthy nine month old now. I actually came onto the hellobee to search for this very thing- normal!
honeydew / 7968 posts
I had cramps. I think it's the uterus stretching and growing, unless it's severe, then I'd call the doc.
nectarine / 2358 posts
I had cramps and bleeding pretty much through my first trimester. 15 weeks and baby looks really great. No more bleeding and only slight cramps. Uterus is just growing at that point. Of course if you do start bleeding (which I hope you don't) or have bad cramps, get it checked out.
nectarine / 2031 posts
I had cramps thinking my period was starting throughout the first tri as well, not fun but I'm currently nursing my 9 month old
pomegranate / 3565 posts
I was told cramps are normal. Cramps and bleeding are more concerning.
nectarine / 2994 posts
I had cramps throughout my first trimester, it was round ligament pain from the uterus stretching.
grape / 78 posts
Are you dehydrated?
When I was having cramps, the doctor told me to drink more water.
nectarine / 2809 posts
@mrs.lord: yes!!! That must have been it. I drank lots of water and feel so much better. Thank you!
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