How much cramping is normal?

Question

So this past week I've been having more shooting pains and cramping pains in lower abdomen. Like really low, so thought it was the round ligament pain. Also cramping if I don't drink enough water. But now much is too much and how much is normal? Seems like it has been multiple times a day this week. First time mom-to-be here and about 15 wks. Thanks!!

Answer

Ok. Thanks so much ladies!! I feel better knowing I'm not the only one with this. I hate to bug my doc with every little twinge of discomfort. I wish there was stretching a person could for the round ligament, like you stretch your Achilles' tendon. Haha.

Answer

Maybe you need MUCH more rest than you think! You shouldn't get so much pain! Stay in bed - call your doc and ask about advice. It could be that it's going into preterm labor - you HAVE to be in your bed and rest and relax. Watch if it's going better with more rest - than you have to be calm. Try to talk to your midwife - they get more time to talk to you than your doc. Be carefully!

Answer

If the pain is unbearable then I would say go to the er but having a good amount cramping and ligament pain is normal. The ligament pain I got at first made me wanna cry.

How much cramping is normal?

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