Pregnancy Question? Can you help?

Question

Are you supposed to get pains in your tummy when you are pregnant. They are not constant, but they happen every now and then. When you are 6 weeks pregnant. It is kind of worrying me. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

I got crampies early in my pregnancy. Its due to your stretching uterus. If the crampies become really painful then go to your doctor. But you will experience some light cramps just becasue your body is changing.

Answer 2

Many women will experience a type of pain referred to as “round ligament pain” during their pregnancy. This is associated with abdominal pain or discomfort. Since any type of abdominal pain during pregnancy can be disconcerting, it is important to talk about round ligament pain to relieve any anxiety or fears you may have regarding the symptoms you are feeling. Round ligament pain is due to normal changes that take place in the body during pregnancy. It is caused by stretching of the round ligaments attached to the uterus. More commonly it occurs on the right side of the pelvis.

Round Ligament: An Overview

Typically in the non-pregnant state the uterus is about the size of an apple or pear. There are thick ligaments which hold the uterus in place in the abdomen, referred to as round ligaments.

During pregnancy, your uterus will expand in size and weight, and the ligaments supporting it will have to stretch, becoming longer and thinner. As these ligaments pull and tug they may irritate nearby nerve fibers, which causes pain. The severity of the pain in some cases can seem extreme.

Some common symptoms of round ligament pain include:

Ligament spasms or contractions/cramps that trigger a sharp pain typically on the right side of the abdomen.

Pain upon waking or suddenly rolling over in your sleep.

Pain in the abdomen that is sharp brought on by exercise or other vigorous activity.

Treatment

If all other conditions are ruled out you can treat your round ligament pain relatively easily. You may be advised to take some acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce the severity of any persistent pain and asked to reduce your activity level.  You can apply a heating pad to the area of pain or take a warm bath.  Lying on the opposite side of the pain may help as well.

Most women will find relief from round ligament pain simply by altering their daily routines slightly. The good news is round ligament pain will disappear completely once you have given birth to your child!

Answer 3

Yes, it's just your uterus stretching.