5 Weeks Prego- Have Had Cramping For 3 Weeks- Is This Normal Posted: 07-08-07 19:07pm
Hello, I'm 5 weeks along and have my first
dr. appointment scheduled in 5 days (First
pregnancy). For the last three weeks I
have had consistent cramping that feels
like the beginning of my period. I thought
this was normal. However, after
intercourse today I had some light
bleeding so I called the local healthlink
line and they said the spotting was normal
but that I should get in right away with
regards to the cramping. Now I'm freaking
out...has anybody had cramping too? Let me
know.
Thanks,
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young Girl
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Posted: 07-08-07 19:15pm
you could have had a misscariigae
not to scare you but its possible
see a doctor asap
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 07-08-07 19:33pm
Cramping is normal in the early stages of
pregnancy. Spotting can be common as well,
especially after sex. Your cervix is very
vascular and sensitive during pregnancy
and sometimes get irritated with sex which
can cause the spotting you are having.
Also, at this point in a pregnancy there
is nothing to do to prevent a miscarriage
from happening nor can the doctors do
anything. Just put your feet up and take
it easy. Try to relax even though I know
from experience this is impossible.
Spotting does not always indicate
miscarriage. There are many women that
bleed much heavier than you and go on to
have successful healthy pregnancies. Good
luck and call your doctor in the morning
to see if he wnats you to come in any
sooner.
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babyAndy
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Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 347
Posted: 07-09-07 00:58am
monkey girl said it...cramping is normal
in the beginning its actually how lots of
women find out they are preggers.
And it is very normal to spot after sex,
as well as cramp more after sex as well
due to the uterus contracting.
I wouldnt worry too much unless the
cramping worsens and the spotting occurs
randomly.
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R-I
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 253
Posted: 07-09-07 01:03am
When i was pregnant, i had not bad
cramping, but it got a lot worse and
started to bleed a little then it started
to come a lot. I ended up with a
miscariage. So go see your doctor ASAP.
Dont worry to much though, minor cramping
is normal. If it gets worse call your
doctor ASAP!
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