Cramps??

MAG716

I am having flashbacks to pre-pregnancy because I'm having what reminds me of period cramps.  Anyone else experience the same?  Doctor call worthy or just suck it up?  I'll be 31 weeks tomorrow.  

desiree1988

If your worried call your doctor. I've had occasional cramps, but I chug a glass of water and lay down. If they don't go away in about 20 I personally would call my doctor. Mine generally go away, and I always feel baby move afterward. So I know I'm ok.

Karadee1

What PP said. Water & lay down. I've had minor cramping like this here and there that comes and goes, water and relaxation always help them go away.

Ehogge12

Yep.. I have had those too. Just drink a glass of water and lay down. It's so hard to just stop life but we have to listen to our bodies and just take a break

SweetLaura286

I have minor period like cramps on occasion these days (30 weeks) as well. Going to the restroom relieves like half of them.. The rest are not that and go away within a few minutes. I think for me personally I will only call my OB if they don't let up.

mskatiep

Are they rhythmic? If they are then I would call doctor now, otherwise try water and rest and see if that helps. Dehydration can cause cramping, even if we think we have been drinking plenty of water sometimes we just need more.

michrocc

I haven't experienced any, but at every appointment they ask me if I have. Definitely call if they don't go away within a reasonable amount of time. 

Jen&Robb

LifeIsPeachey

I've been having period type cramps from pelvic girdle pain and braxton hicks. If they get worse or don't go away with resting call your doctor but they are most likely normal.

SharonB222

I have been having lots of cramping b/c of GI issues.  I have attributed it to GI since relief comes after visiting the restroom, or it passes.  I did have the stomach flu a few weeks back and maybe that's set me up for issues... or else I'm eating bad foods.  I mentioned to my MW (no concern) and think to call my NurseLine (if it persists).  Through pg I realized that a lot of my period cramping was actually GI related (1st day of flow, hormone shift, GI change).  Nothing like being pg and gassy... lovely.

DebateThis

If you have more than 5 in an hour or they don't go away with laying down and drinking water, call your OB/MW. Generally speaking they're just BH, though, and they'll become more frequent as your pregnancy progresses due to your uterus expanding and baby shifting downward.

UKbabe83

Glad I'm not the only one. I'm 30 weeks also and experiencing the pain, however ifs been a constant pain since last night. As there is no rhythm to it and no other syptoms I'm not going to call my midwife. An hour ago however, I was close to.

Jennybabe0706

I have been experiencing sporadic cramping as well. I do notice sometimes, though, drinking water helps. I hate not knowing what my body is doing anymore lol!!

kbcrawford11

Drink water, if they persist call the dr