Mild Cramping at 9 weeks?

[wonders10]

Hi everyone,

I am 9 + 5 today - almost into double digits! I've been having some mild cramps/stretching pains for the past few days. They are not all day but come and go. I'm definitely not doubled over in pain, but they are noticeable. Prior to this, I hadn't really had a whole lot of cramping since 6 or 7 weeks. I am not spotting and I saw a healthy baby with strong heartbeat last week. I guess I thought cramping was more a first few weeks thing and would have stopped by now.

Does it sound normal?

 

[GI_Jane]

Yes totally normal. Look up round ligament pain, this could be what you are experiencing.

Your bean is growing

 

[wonders10]

Yes totally normal. Look up round ligament pain, this could be what you are experiencing.

Your bean is growing

Thank you for replying!

I've heard of round ligament pain and I do think I have experienced that - but with that, it feels more like a sharp pain when I move a certain way or sneeze in the wrong position. These "cramps" are a steady, dull ache/stretch that comes and go

But yes, I guess it is a growth spurt, which is why it comes and goes every few weeks?

 

[GI_Jane]

OMG the pain when sneezing is the worst!

But otherwise gentle tugging/stretching is totally normal. Give your midwife a ring in the morning to put your mind at rest

 

[Ahughes]

I had the same type of cramps last week at the beginning of my 10th week. I was a bit freaked out too because I had only had cramping when I was about 5-6 weeks pregnant. The cramps went away after a few days and all is well! . I wouldn't stress over it!