https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:37:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramping-during-first-tri#post-1000936 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:41:06 +0000 hellobeeboston 1000936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOTS of water! I had cramping and pains -- be sure to drink a ton, it really helped me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramping-during-first-tri#post-1000929 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:38:21 +0000 Cara M. 17 1000929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, what @MamaMoose said! No heat directly on your belly! It can get too hot and raise baby's temp. Relax, put your feet up, and take some tylenol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramping-during-first-tri#post-1000788 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:09:23 +0000 Charm54 1000788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cramped a lot during my first trimester ... it always felt like AF was right around the corner! I think I took some tylenol for the more severe days and then just toughed it out for the rest of it. By 9-10 weeks the cramps were gone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramping-during-first-tri#post-1000771 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:05:02 +0000 citymouse 1000771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You mostly have to tough it out, I think. I would lay on my side w lots of pillows and drink water which would help some. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramping-during-first-tri#post-1000674 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:45:46 +0000 MamaMoose 1000674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSpadusa: don't use heat on your belly! You don't want the womb to get overheated. I had a lot of cramping during my first tri (I basically felt like my period was about to start every day for 12 weeks). But my doc did tell me to call if I ever had cramping that Tylenol didn't knock out so maybe call your OB for some advice? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramping-during-first-tri#post-1000661 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:42:54 +0000 Bao 1000661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just tough it out :/ I wish there were a better option! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramping-during-first-tri#post-1000651 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:40:25 +0000 heffalump 1000651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have cramping.... hope others can help you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramping-during-first-tri#post-991839 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:07:07 +0000 MrsSpadusa 991839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So just wondering what helped others with the cramps. Tylenol just isn't cutting it and heat works minimally. At ideas? </p>