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Is this normal??

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Kedge316 · 18/12/2017 21:45

Hi all,

I’ve recently found out I’m pregnant, haven’t had it confirmed at the Drs yet though! I think I’m around 6/7 weeks, but i’ve been experiencing cramp like pains everyday since before my missed period was due, I haven’t had any bleeding but sometimes the pain gets more intense and it feels like a stich in my lower groin.

Is this normal? I’m really trying not to panic, but struggling not to at the moment.

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chocolateorangeowls · 18/12/2017 21:53

Normal I think. I think if the pain is in one side they worry about ectopic pregnancies. But cramps are normal

AnUtterIdiot · 18/12/2017 22:24

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TheVanguardSix · 18/12/2017 22:29

I was incredibly crampy in all of my pregnancies, from start to finish. It's normal but always anxiety inducing.

SlB09 · 18/12/2017 22:31

Normal, I was exactly the same, also had at various points throughout 1st/2nd trimester xx

PinkAvocado · 18/12/2017 22:34

I too had this and it does make you worry but seems fairly common. If it is on one side or accompanied with bleeding/painful tips of shoulders, it is best to get checked for ectopic pregnancy but it sounds like yours is more central than that.

Firsttimemum316 · 18/12/2017 22:38

Thank you so much everyone, you’ve just made it a hell of a lot easier for me to sleep tonight!

Hana327 · 18/12/2017 22:52

@Kedge316 we are at similar stages of pregnancy and I often get cramps. One the other day felt just like period pain and was really strong. Just think it's a sign that I'm pregnant!

Emmastone123 · 18/12/2017 22:53

I've heard it's fairly normal. I had really bad cramping at around 5-7 weeks. I remember sitting in a meeting sweating and thinking that was it. I'm 30 weeks now and all fine. Try not to worry x

katmarie · 19/12/2017 12:55

I think it's quite normal, I wasn't expecting to get pregnant when I did and part of that was because I was having period style cramps and I was convinced I was going to come on any minute. I was about 6 weeks when I got my bfp and I still felt like I was due on any day for a good week or two after that, so I didn't really believe I was even pregnant until the nausea kicked in at 8 weeks!

pastabest · 19/12/2017 13:00

It’s normal.

Also these days pregnancies don’t tend to be confirmed by the doctors, depending on how it works in your area it might be just a case of self referring to the midwives or getting the GP receptionist to book you an appointment. It’s worth checking what local protocol before you book yourself a pointless GP appointment?

Congratulations!

YorkieDorkie · 19/12/2017 13:07

I was in agony for the first few weeks! Your uterus is stretching out and oh my lord it could be painful at times!

Juststrugglingabit · 19/12/2017 19:45

Very normal. I get way worse pain early on when pregnant than I ever have with periods!

gryffen · 19/12/2017 19:48

That's where I am right now and we self refer to midwives and get a booking date and scan date arranged then. Depending on where you are you could always call your EPU- I'm having an early scan on Thursday just down to weird cramps and to rule out ectopic pregnancy

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