Middle abdominal cramping

[NMc16]

I’ve had rib pain which comes and goes and had a recent uti which I’ve got antibiotics for. I had terrible pain on left side which eventually went away. Thinking it may have been trapped wind. I’ve had all sorts of aches and pains this week including tightening in abdomen. I can feel pressure on my bladder also. I don’t think I have another uti as I got tested yesterday at my ante natal appointment and was clear and they are sending off to lab to be sure as I’ve had one before. Anyone know if the abdominal tightening is normal? It isn’t sore just uncomfortable. Panicking incase I’ve another uti but don’t think I do. I’ve drank a lot of fluids today and felt a bit of irritation but maybe because I’ve drank loads and wiping is irritating it

It could be braxton hicks as they can be uncomfortable but how many weeks are you? It is probably worth calling maternity triage to discuss your symptoms with them, as they can either reassure you or bring you in to check you over.

*edited as I thought I was on a general health board not pregnancy!

I’m 25 weeks

Then yes give your maternity triage line a call and see what they say- you can describe what you are feeling to them and given recent history of UTI they can advise you on when your lab results should be back and who to contact. They absolutely could be braxton hicks contractions but I think given the recent UTI it is better to talk it through with a midwife to be safe. Hope everything settles down soon!