Would you ring the midwife about this?

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Or is It fairly normal? (Never had with DS)

I'm 18 weeks pregnant. For the last 3 days on and off throughout the days I've been experiencing quite bad cramping in my tummy, not period like, stabbing pain more like, fairly unbearable when they strike but as they are quite far apart I've just rested and curled into a ball rather than taken any pain killers.

I can still feel baby moving, already has a pattern of moving mid day and late evening and he's moving right now but should the cramps be something I should get checked or are they easily explained? My next MW appointment isn't for 10 weeks.

TIA

I would always recommend checking if you aren't sure - its what they are there for.... especially if you have a 10 week wait otherwise

HTH

I'd say if in any doubt give them a call. They're there to support/ ease minds and advise. X

Give them a call, they're always very reassuring and can make a nearer appointment if concerned.

Thanks, shall give them a call tomorrow.
I also have awful sciatica which the cramps seem to come around the same time with so I shall book a GP appointment also

Always ring if you're worried. It's probably round ligament pain (too early for rib flare I would think) but it's best to put your mind at ease.

Could it be a bowel/gas/toilet thing?

I don't think so, could be but all seems ok in that department.
Shall go in on Friday

I had it and it turned out to be muscular... But I did ring and they reassured me! :)