Normal to have aches/pains in 1st trimestre?

[RayeB]

Is it normal to have aches (very mild cramping pains) in the first trimester? I've already got my DD (19 months) but can't remember back to when I was pg 1st time around. Also is it normal to have smallest tinge of blood every now and again when wiping after a wee (sorry if too much info) - not all the time, just every now and again, very light, nothing that shows on a p/liner, just on the paper. Should I be calling midwife? I'm 10 + 5

Thanks

Hi RayB, I had the same at about 9 weeks - crampy and a few occasional spots of blood and everything was fine in my case. But with any bleeding, its best to speak to your midwife - at least so that she can reassure you, but she can also check if you have any other symptoms or anything. Mine told me that 9-10 weeks was common for (gentle) pain as ligaments were stretching and your womb has gone from the size of a plum to the size of a grapefruit. She also said a bit more implantation could happen at this stage (digging deeper I guess!). Hopefully nothing at all to worry about, but have a chat to the midwife - that's what she's there for. Hope all goes well for you. x

Littlepoot - you have just answered the question i was going to ask on here. Thank you! I am 9+3 and have started having cramps today (no bleeding) and was stressing a little bit. This is also my second but it seems so long ago with DD Thanks again