Menstrual cramps??

Question

This morning I feel like I’m having very light menstrual cramps... what does this mean?? I’m only 28 weeks pregnant

Answer

I’ve been having this constantly throughout my pregnancy and it’s started to get worse the past few weeks. It’s not Braxton Hicks (have these too) and anxiety seems to trigger it sometimes. I didn’t experience with the first pregnancy but have been somewhat concerned because I felt similar cramps when in labor with my first (but with the Braxton Hicks feeling x10). My OB has said not to worry unless I have bleeding or the pain makes so you can’t talk thru it. I have no signs of potential pre-labor. Thinking it’s just our uterus handling the pregnancy!

Answer

I had this at 27 weeks or so, Googled it (mistake!) and got freaked out so I called my doctor. While cramping can mean early labor, they said since I wasn’t bleeding and baby was moving normally no need to drive over an hour to the hospital. My next app was a week later so they just moved it up to the next day, and told me to drink water and relax. So I chugged water, took a bath, and laid on the couch. By my app the next day I was feeling normal, and my US showed no issues. Doc said it was likely uterus stretching, round ligament pain and dehydration.

Answer

I just told my dr this on Thursday and she said it’s normal it’s probably just my uterus stretching...I’m 29 wks

Answer

Could be dehydration so keep drinking water. Or it can be your uterus stretching.

Menstrual cramps??

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