Period pains in early pregnancy

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Hello

Just looking for some advice really. I was expecting AF yesterday but instead had the amazing news of a BFP I must be about 4 weeks. I was sure my AF was due as I've been having my usual cramps in my pelvis and that's a sure sign for me to run for a tampax!

It's been happening on and off since yesterday, and along with feeling tired and nauseous, I'm not feeling fab! I called my GP as a precaution but she said as long as there's no bleeding or shoulder tip pain ???!!! Then I should be ok. First pregnancy here so I'm sure I'm over worrying but any reassurance would be great. Thank you xx

I remember being a bit flummoxed that I still had PMT and period pains but all normal. Shoulder tip pain can mean an ectopic pregnancy that's why the doctor was asking. Congratulations

I also had normal period aches and pains during early pregnancy (and also some spotting, which is also apparently pretty common). Try not to worry (easier said than done, I know!!) - congratulations!!

I had the same, I was symptom spotting after 4 losses and wanting desperately to be pregnant. I was positive I was out as I had raging pmt, aching back, all my usual pmt symptoms but I was indeed pregnant and am now 15 weeks! Congratulations!! Everything you described is totally normal, u might feel crap for another 8 weeks but then feel amazing!

You have no idea how much better you've all made me feel, thank you so much for the replies ill try not to worry so much about every little twinge, I'm sure I have plenty more to come xx

I had really bad cramps with my first pregnancy. It's your uterus contracting and getting ready for all the changes and growing it's going to have to do. I didn't have them with my second pregnancy, presumably because it's done it all before!

Glad you feel a bit more reassured. Btw,my 'cramps' has just said "Bye mum,off down the pub!"