Paranoid

[Leah170485]

Hi All, I am probably being paranoid but a little advice would be great. I am 8wks2days and getting light period pain type pains, they have been constant for two days now. Is that normal, is it womb growth pain? Its my first pregnancy after 3 years of trying!

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it is normal to experience some discomfort and period like pains in the early stages of pregnancy and through out pregnancy really as the womb stretches to accommodate baby, if it gets really painful and is constant all the time 24/7 pain and is intense see your GP

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Hi yes it is pretty much normal. I am now 13+2 days and get pain off and on. It's not major just stretching pains. If you get any type of red blood bleeding seek medical help. I have had some spotting during this pregnancy but it's only ever very light and nothing like a miscarriage. Everything is going well.

Try not to stress too much as that isn't good for you or the baby at all. I had quite bad streching pains with my first and they came in stages early, mid and then late. This is my forth and still get them a bit x

[Bpas_1968 Partner]

Hi there

Aches and pains are very common in early pregnancy. Progesterone is one of the hormones required for a viable pregnancy. When levels of progesterone rise, ligaments loosen. Stretching of the abdomen paired with loose ligaments can result in early pregnancy cramping. The cramping may appear and disappear throughout pregnancy as the round ligaments below the abdomen are stretched to accommodate the growing fetus. If the cramps become unmanageable then you should seek medical advice from the GP.

Best wishes

Katherine