When does the cramping stop?

LauraM18 · April 2011

I am new to this site and new to this symptom. With my angel baby, I had no symptoms until week 7 then it was just nausea. I never had cramping until just before the mc. So now I am extremely paranoid and wanting to be excited but too scared. Friends and family are telling me that cramping is normal and I have read some information that says so too. But does it ever go away? Does is only last first trimester or is this something I have to deal with my whole pregnancy??

Thank you bunches,

Laura

Laura23FP · April 2011

I had cramping throughout the first pregnancy. It was not bad. I did end up miscarrying, but I bled 24 hours before cramping.

I went for my first appt. for this pregnancy today and she said cramping is totally normal unless it is severe.

I have heard that water can help with cramping. try that!

WhitneyZ11 · April 2011

My doctor said that the cramping is totally normal and not to worry about it unless its sever and accompanied by bleeding. Not sure how long it lasts, and I know how scary it is, we had a miscarriage in September at 10 weeks, I try just to take it one day at a time and try and focus on the good things Smile

Happy & Healthy 9 months to you!

LauraM18 · April 2011

I will try that! Thank you. Its not bad cramping. Just uncomfortable and very annoying! It is nice to know that I am not the only one though so THANK YOU!

2-Step · April 2011

Yep, at my appt today my dr said the most common reason for early cramping is dehydration. He said even if you think you are drinking a lot of water, it is probably not enough. You pee a ton more plus your body is working overtime. He also said if you feel like the cramps worrisome you should drink a few glasses of water and sit with your feet up for 30 minutes, if they lessen or go away then you can be fairly sure it dehydration and your body needed a break. GL!

LauraM18 · April 2011

I just made my hubby go buy another case of water bottles lol. Going to try to kick this cramping thing in the rump!

BethS1020 · April 2011

I dont know how far along you are but I am 12wks now and crampy/achy all the time, its mostly just growing pains. My Dr told me to expect them between weeks 8-12 because the baby has a big growth spurt and in turn so does your uterus!

Drink lots of water, and don't stress (I know its hard) but remember there is a lot going on inside and some cramping can just be a sign that your baby growing

H&H 9 months to you!

nativeMOM · April 2011

Wow we are pretty much the same! Except the nausea, you poor Mommy I had some heavier cramping with my current pregnancy. I am 12 weeks now and they've pretty much stopped. With my first son I don't recall cramping like this, but all pregnancies are different right?

Try not to worry though, it is normal. I know it is hard, I had a miscarriage last year so I am pretty paranoid myself. Hang in there! Happy healthy thoughts to you!

Nwlywed07 · April 2011

My doctor said it was probably due to the uterus stretching and growing and not to worry unless accompanied with bleeding or worse than dull PMS cramps. : )

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