Period like cramps early pregnancy

[Peanutchips]

I’m exactly 5 weeks pregnant today. I’ve been getting period type cramps on and off since yesterday, more so over the past 2 hours.

Not severe, but very much like my period wants to come.

No bleeding. In the centre, not on one particular side.

Is this normal?

Hope everyone is doing ok xxx

[Faith103]

Hi 👋

Congratulations.

Try not to worry to much this is perfectly normal. I am 9 weeks and I’ve had pains like my period is coming and I had another scan and baby was fine 😃

Keep an eye on it but I doubt it’s much to worry about. 😃

Good luck for the rest of your pregnancy. ❤️ xxxx

[Peanutchips in reply to Faith103]

Oh thank you so much! I wasn’t expecting to have cramps but you’ve eased my worries ❤️😊 xxx

[KiboXX]

Very normal! I had these and I remember thinking it feels just like my period is about to come. I know it’s impossible but try not to worry 😘❤️ xxx

[Peanutchips in reply to KiboXX]

Yes, that’s exactly what it feels like! Thanks so much Kibo, that’s put my mind at ease a bit xxx

[KiboXX in reply to Peanutchips]

No problem!

I had a very small amount of brown spotting around 5.5-6 week mark as well so I think it’s just the little one getting comfy in there. Totally freaked out but just wanted to give you a heads up in case you get that ❤️ xx

[Peanutchips in reply to KiboXX]

Thank you, that’s good to know! 😘 xx

[Coral86]

I have this too lovely xx

[Sorax]

Very normal I had this almost constant at the start and then on and off even now I get twinges and cramps so don’t worry i would see it as a good thing 🤗

[Peanutchips in reply to Sorax]

Thank you SO much! I just didn’t know this happens in pregnancy. Feeling a bit calmer now ❤️😊 xx

[LMC2020]

I echo all that has been said!

I had period like cramps, almost as if my period was going to start at any moment.

They gradually eased off around 7-8 weeks but I would still feel the odd twinge and cramp.

My midwife said all was fine 😘😁

[Love_the_mountains]

Yes completely normal!!! Wishing you all the best xx

[London_Lady1]

So I'm 1 day a head of you - 5 weeks yesterday

I've been having cramps and I had some brown spotting at the beginning of the week. I went in to get my bloods checked and levels looked fine. The spotting has stopped and the cramps seem to be easing off.

It's impossible not to worry, but much better knowing it's totally normal.

Baby Buddies!

Congratulations is such great news!

xx

[Peanutchips in reply to London_Lady1]

Yay! Baby buddies ☺️ I’m so pleased things turned turned out to be ok for you. Good to know I’m not alone with the cramping. It seems to have stopped now xxx