20 weeks preg with cramps

[lozza_coops]

hey im 20 wks preg n just started getting a bad cramp. feels like the worse period pain in the world n every time i move it gets worse.
not sure if this is normal or if i should go get checked out... advise plz!!?!

[Traveller]

It is probably something very innocent like a pulled ligament or something dodgy you have eaten, but on the offchance it is not I would advise you to go to the maternity unit for a quick assessment, or at the very least call your midwife of OB to describe exactly what is happening. A period type pain in pregnancy could indicate early labour and it's not something you should ignore

[Cassius2]

any period style pain i would call my care-provider as a heads up to make sure that it's nothing to worry about.

[Lisa B]

I agree with the other gals. It is probably just ligament pain but I would phone your care provider just to double check. I've phoned them for all sorts of things so don't feel you can't call.

GL

[JennaJayen]

I agree with the others too.

I get period type pains a lot with this pregnancy, but they are associated with my BH's and suspected irritable uterus, though I did have 2 real contractions the other night after those period like pains - thankfully nothing came of them - so I just have to keep a record of when I get them and how often for my midwife.

Hope everything is ok.