I know cramping is common during
pregnancy.. I've had mild cramping for
the past week.. I wouldnt even call it
cramping, its just like this wierd
feeling....But this morning I woke up and
I had these awfuuul cramps.. Like the
kind I used to get right before I got my
period..And in my back too..They're
dulling down now, but I was just wondering
is this normal?.. Did anyone have bad
cramps like this? Im 11 weeks.
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Michelle1337
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Joined: 04 Aug 2004 Posts: 1739 Location: Houston, Texas
Posted: 10-30-04 16:02pm
Here you go - I looked it up.
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question:
I am almost nine weeks pregnant. Over
the past five weeks i've started getting
painful abdominal cramps as well as pain
in my lower back. I have also noticed a
slight discharge. It's clear and kind of
thin, with no color or odor. Is this
normal?
answer: the pain you are
experiencing may be ligament pain or spasm
(a stretching, burning kind of pain in the
left and/or right lower quadrant). This
is normal in early pregnancy and as the
uterus is better supported by the pelvic
brim -- after about 20 weeks or so -- this
should subside.
Back pain is probably the result of
softening of the supporting ligaments and
disks due to the elevation of
progesterone. However, it could be
related to bladder or kidney infection, so
be sure you do not have an underlying
urinary infection.
For the back pain, may I recommend
elizabeth noble's book: "essential
exercises for the childbearing year,". I
would not give up exercise, but try those
recommended in noble's book, which are
back sparing. Walking is still fine, but
running can be hard on the back. Pelvic
rock, bridging (on the floor with knees
bent and lifting the buttocks into air),
mini-crunches with bent knees and lifting
the head on exhalation are good. Posture
and good body mechanics are important to
remember. Avoid bending over and curving
your back, especially when lifting. Keep
the curve in your lower back and your
shoulders back. "williams' exercises"
are good, and most clinics have copies of
these.
I would not worry about the discharge, as
long as it does not cause discomfort or
irritation or have an odor. It is most
likely normal to the pregnancy.
I hope these problems soon resolve and you
have a satisfying pregnancy. Good
luck.
-peg plumbo has been a certified nurse
midwife (cnm) since 1976 and has assisted
at over 1,000
births
i had some .R.E.A.L.L.Y bad cramps right
in the beginning too. I wouldnt worry
about it...Unless it becomes regular.
Discuss it with your doctor, he/she'll be
able to tell you better as to what it is.
Good luck!
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bellax0x
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Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 3572 Location: Jersey Baby!
Posted: 10-30-04 20:53pm
Aww im sorry youre in pain girlie!
<3
gaby
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IDABABY
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Joined: 12 Mar 2004 Posts: 2236 Location: ***Wisconsin Baby***
Posted: 10-31-04 15:14pm
Pregnancy can be a real pain in the belly,
but these cramps are rarely a sign of a
serious problem. When they are, they
usually come with other symptoms.
Carrying a baby puts a lot of pressure on
muscles, ligaments, veins and the rest of
your insides, so it's not surprising that
you feel some discomfort, particularly in
the midriff. Most of this can be eased by
getting into a new position or finding a
way to relax
the best thing to do with cramping is just
to put your feet up and relax...Its
completely normal from beginning of
pregnancy to the end, so don't worry, you
will be fine.
Kristin
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