Lower back pain and cramps 14 weeks

[hotcrosswhat]

As the title says, I'm 14 weeks along and having lower back pain and some mild abdominal cramps. The NHS website says to call the GP or midwife if you have back pain in the second trimester so I'm getting worried now...do you think I need to, or could it just be ligament pains??

I've had these same aches before on and off but didn't realise I needed to call the doctor...now I'm thinking I should, but I know I am very anxious about this pregnancy so I don't want to overreact!!

(I've called the GP and waiting for a call back)

@hotcrosswhat sorry i can't offer any advice, didn't want to read and run. Hope the doctors can give you some kind of reassurance xx

Thank you @Lollol86, I appreciate it

Can I ask what drs said hun? Am scrolling through it right now as have lower back pains am 23+2 with baby 5 never had this before don’t know wether to worry or not! Xx

Hi @Dannii1996, the GP didn't seem too concerned as I had no bleeding and my blood pressure etc were fine. But he referred me to the gynaecology assessment unit at the local hospital for my peace of mind. They scanned me and checked that my cervix was closed, and everything is OK thank goodness. They said it is likely to be growing pains/ligament pains. I've had these before recently, but these were longer lasting and quite sharp, plus the backache was new to me...I think it would be worth contacting your doctor or midwife as you're further along than me so it might be a different situation. I hope you can get some peace of mind too x

Thank you, am glad to hear everything is okay😊 will phone midwife in morning xx