Stomach pains in early pregnancy is this normal? Worried.

[Discodolly100]

Just found out I'm pregnant last week So I'm now 5-6 weeks. Been having mild, period type cramps ever since then which I understand is fairly normal. Also been feelig bloated and tender around my stomach like I've got an inflatable ball inside me under my ribs. Also feeling a bit faint and light headed. Is all of this normal? How long will this last? Should I check with the doctor? (No bleeding or anything).

[PrincessT]

Hi there! I had a mc 3 yrs ago at nearly 12 wks - found the loss really traumatic and only recently decided we were ready to try again. Found out I am pg again - 4 1/2 wks but have been experiencing backache and stomach pains - Is this normal? So worried something is not right. Asked the dr about early scans to reassure but was told there's no such thing available!

[barbie1]

i so worried please help...found out im pregnant last week. Could be 4 to 8 weeks pregnant, not having had a regular cycle for years its hard to tell! anyway i have back ache and tummy ache but only one sided, went to the hospital and scan booked for monday but worrying so much until then, cant eat, sleep or indeed be positive about anything. Had blood done and called for result today only to be told they are ok??? what does this mean. doc prewarned because of pain i could have ectopic preg, but surely he could tell by internal? so sorry for going on!!

[xJulesx]

Hi i am 6 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing stomach cramps, I saw a Dr today who told me to rest.
I'm a bit concerned and hope i am worrying for nothing, has any one got any advice, it would be much appreciated

[Molleigh]

Hi Discodolly100
I am also 5-6 weeks and experiencing the same symptoms. I was a bit worried about the pains in the tummy, but from all the above posts, we can be rest assured that it is normal. I also from week 2 experienced dizziness. Even in week 5 it still comes and goes. My rib pain is only occasional. I too feel like I have an inflatable ball inside me. My stomach is also very tender.Hope this helps. Take care.

[jenben22]

Hi, i had ivf about a week ago, i have been having slight stomach pains and sore breasts, i find out next tues if it has worked. i have already had one round of ivf and one mc but never had these symptoms, after reading your stories it as put my mind at rest, for now so thankyou, fingers crossed for tues

[Gillyan]

Ihad period pains and cramps for weeks this time round and also spotting and everything was fine (I'm 26wks now)

I suppose there is a risk of ectopic PG but you would have quite severe pain.

I too had tenderness.

[Baisey]

Thank God! not that im glad you are experiencing pain but that im not the only one! Ive just come home from work because ive worked myself up so bad about it! Ive not even known a week yet (found out on April fools day) but I think im about 4 or 5 weeks.

[jenben22]

Wellmy symptoms have decided to come and go now. is it nornal?

[SamiaAhmed]

Hi im slightly worried as i keep getting intermittent stomach cramps like i do before im due my period pains..its really beginning to worry me im about 5 weeks pregnant and keep thinking this could be signs of miscarriage but thankfully i have had no blood just some pain now and again...i have tender breasts and back pain and getting more tired by the day...and advice is appreciated..this is my first pregnancy maybe thats y panicking!!

[jenben22]

Hi, i think these r normal symptoms, from what iv read etc...the pains r ment to be your body changing getting ready for your baby to grow.just try keep calm.if it gets any worse go see your doctor. hope that helps you

[SamiaAhmed]

Thanks for your help, i feel a bit more relaxed and yes need to relax and try not to worry as much!

[rookie81]

thank god!!!! i've been soooooooo worried all day as i too have 'inflatable ball syndrome' haha. i only found out on friday and i've had like period pain for over a week, i thought i was getting my period. i'm very teary today. seen doc today who said all normal. been googling ectopic pg all day as been so worried.

ooh yes i'm in my 6th week- due xmas day!

[GabiM]

im exactly in the same boat as rookie, i found out when i was six weeks (last week) and the stomach pains were scaring me, i found it hard to believe it was normal however i found this site and it's full of information which have eased my worries.

keep posting and joining ladies

[GabiM]

also had the dizzieness too

[charmbutterfly]

I am 5 weeks as well, just found out i am preggers!

Now i have had pretty bad period pains before, but this cramping is driving me crazy and it hits the most at night! I am worried! I just want my baby to be ok!

[bambino02]

hiya, im new. i already have a 2year old girl and this is our first attempt at our second. i am only 2weeks gone, how early is that to find out?!?lol. i am having my usual period pains and i am so worried i am away to m/c. i cant remember this from my first. i see everyone else is the same so have some more reassurance. fingers crossed all is well, i think i am just over reacting as our first wasnt planned so had no time to think as i do with this time round. i am so chuffed though!! congrads to everyone else also.xx

[mummymyers]

hi mummies

just wanted to say to all the ladies out there that i've read alot on websites & in books that cramps/pains in early pregnancy are totaly normal... they're due to the fact that even though you baby is so tiny, your body's muscles are already starting to expand to make room for your baby to grow. i'm actually thankful for any symptoms i can get... i had a m'c at about 6 weeks in July just gone but didn't have any symptoms except sore breasts. this time round (i'm neary 5 weeks) i've got very sore tummy, trapped wind, tiredness, morning sickness (at night) and diarrhea (all totally normal) it makes me have a bit more hope that this time round everything will be ok. good luck to all of the worried mummies out there, i'm sure you'll all be fine.

[bambino02]

hi mummymyres

thanks for that information it puts my mind at rest. i think some of us are totaly panacing over nothing but i think it cant be helped!! i have decided to just take it day by day and what will be will be. m/c runs in my family think that was what i was worrying about. if its meant to be its meant to be i am just going to enjoy everyday as it comes now.

xxx

[mumnsprog]

hi everyone congratulations on ur pregnancys i have just found out im pregnant a wk ago im just 5 wks and already experiencing stomach cramps, reading ur postings have put my mind at ease, this is my first pregnancy and am worring 24/7. dont know whether to go see doctor to put my mind at ease any advice???

[bambino02]

hi mumnsprog.

im sure you will be fine but if u feel like you need to call your doctor then you should, but only to put ur mind at rest as i am sure its usual pains. i am pregnant with my second and i am the same every twinge so it isnt any easier lol. i am sure these are the same pains as the majority of women on here are experiencing but if you feel worried then call ur docs as that is what they are here for, hope this helps a little.

axx

[TishTosh21]

This has made me feel alot better, had really bad period pains this morning, but no bleeding, have been TTC for 3 weeks so im a bit more hopeful that it is a positive sign rather than my AF coming. Thanks everyone!

[KMarie]

I am 5wks3days pregnant and I'm getting quite anxious about any aches and pains that I'm experiencing. I have abdominal cramps (like period pain - bearing in mind that my ppain is usually very sore - or maybe low pain threshold). I also have a sore back and noticing shooting pains down my legs. I'm going to go to the doctor tomo evening because I am scared that it might be an eptopicPreg! Has anyone had these symptoms before?

[Bushous]

Hi Kmarie.
I had lowwer backache, cramps, pains in my legs for about a week when I was about 3 weeks, but has gone now.
Hope all goes well tomorrow. Let us know how you get on. xxx

[xkatyx]

Hi, i know this is a bit of an old thread, but also noticed it has been updated recently.

I'm nearly 5 weeks pregnant and also having these aches and pains really worried.

xx

[SeoMum]

Hi Jules
Try not to worry I had really bad pains up until about 9 weeks in fact I didn't take a pregnancy test till I was 7 weeks as for weeks I just thought I was about to start my period(came off the pill to get pregnant and periods were still irregular)It is normal from my limited experience and will get easier your body is changing a lot and even this early your womb is growing considerably to what it was before you were pregnant. I mentored a 16 year old who smoked and drank through her pregnancy and she experienced a lot of spotting at 8-10 weeks we rushed her to the midwife a lot but the midwife said it was perfectly normal although I have had no spotting so far in my pregnancy at 12 weeks.
I can't offer any other advice except enjoy it and try not to worry I understand your concern buteveryone is different and these signs are normal. If you are concerned go to a midwife that is what they are foe and better to be safe than sorry.
I have started getting pains again after an easy 3-4 weeks off but I've been told its normal but if it gets worse I will be the first to pester my midwife
Goodluck and I hope it goes well