https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:42:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769675 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:43:39 +0000 MaryM 2769675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: I walked around target for about an hour, and I think it helped. Hopefully veggie stir fry and pickles will do their job by morning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769673 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:36:24 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2769673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: ugh I get those kind of cramps. Once with my second I had cramps like that come on so suddenly (and intense) I actually screamed and was on the floor a few minutes.. got an us and was told, maybe gas. (My GI system is fun like that.) I have also had a few cramps come on when peeing with this pregnancy but it hasn't so far been a UTI, just things shifting I guess. Hope you're feeling better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769669 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:00:23 +0000 MaryM 2769669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They measured my cervix to make sure it wasn't funneling and it was fine. Baby was moving around and waving. </p> <p>They're doing a urine culture to rule out bladder infection, and said to drink cranberry juice, take colace, and up my fiber. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769613 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:28:15 +0000 ValentineMommy 2769613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Good luck at the doctor!!</p> <p>@sauerkraut: that's exactly what my cramping felt like too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769598 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:05:24 +0000 sauerkraut 2769598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I had uterine cramping during early pregnancy, it felt exactly like cramps I would get around my period, if that makes you feel any better. Checking with the doctor is a great idea, regardless. Any chance it could be a bladder infection or UTI if it's hurting when you pee? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769596 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:55:07 +0000 Bibliolove 2769596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had worrying cramps once when I was severely constipated. I took off the afternoon, bought some Metamucil, and took a bath. The hot water really calmed the cramps and made me realize its constipation. But, I knew I was irregular at that point and that it was causing the cramps more than likely! Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769595 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:45:41 +0000 MaryM 2769595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now it also hurts when I pee. I'm not sure if it's because everything is starting to get packed in there and moves when my bladder empties, but it feels weird. </p> <p>So I'm heading to the OB. Pray I'm just full of poop! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769550 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:23:58 +0000 Silva 2769550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always encouraged people to call if they are worried. But if you feel constipated, I'd also recommend some warm prune juice, maybe some warm coffee, followed by taking a walk.</p> <p>for what its worth, i have to take a small fiber supplement at night (psyllium husk), and drink about 4 ounces of prune juice plus my coffee every morning to stay regular. a consistent routine like that really helps during pregnancy!</p> <p>hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769549 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:20:22 +0000 arosebyany 2769549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to get badly constipated when I was younger and ate A LOT of white bread. The fact that it's a lasting dull ache sounds just like when I used to be constipated. Mine always seemed to be confined to one side or the other, as opposed to the center, if hat makes sense? Also when I had cramps it was always accompanied by pressure, which is usually how I could tell the difference. If your worried I would go ahead and call, but to me it sounds like constipation. I Also want to say sometimes being constipated would last for 2 days for me, if you can stomach it, I would drink some prune juice and water and give it a couple of hours and see if you have another bowel movement that makes you feel better. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cramps-vs-constipation#post-2769545 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:02:40 +0000 MaryM 2769545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any tips on being able to distinguish uterine cramps from constipation (or anything else benign)?</p> <p>I seem to be fine if I'm still. But I got up to use the bathroom early this morning and was immediately in pain. It took a while to find a position that was comfortable and get back to sleep.</p> <p>Now at work, I was ok sitting at my desk for an hour. I got up to go to the printer, and it was hard to just straighten up.</p> <p>It's a lasting dull ache (not quick and sharp). It's low, so I can't really tell if it's intestinal or uterine. I'm about 13.5 weeks pregnant. </p> <p>(TMI...I have had a BM today, but I'm not really convinced I've "emptied" my bowels...)</p> <p>Secondarily, at what point would you call your OB about pain? I just had the NT scan Friday and everything was fine. I'm scheduled to see my OB in a week. </p>