I am seven weeks pregnant and have been experiencing cramps on and off the whole time. On three different nights I have woken up with very painful cramps that feel like severe menstrual cramps. They don t seem to last for more than 10 or 15 minutes before they subside. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Is there a reasonn why the cramps are worse at night?
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. As the uterus stretches during early pregnancy, it is common to feel cramping that feels similar to menstrual cramps. As long as you have no vaginal bleeding, there is no reason to be concerned. If you develop severe abdominal pain especially on only one side of your abdomen, you should seek emergency care as that can be a symptom of a rival pregnancy, which can be life-threatening the meantime, eat a well-balanced diet, begin to take prenatal vitamins, and schedule a visit with a prenatal care provider. You will be able then to get an ultrasound examination that will check the viability of the pregnancy and confirm the location in your uterus. I hope I was able to answer your question today and that this information was reassuring. Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy,