24 weeks and period pains

[Melster]

Hey all,

Im 24 weeks pregnant and i have been getting these period type pains for the last couple weeks...there really hard to describe...its only in my belly and its this dull, ache type pain...its not braxtons and its not hard stabbing pains..doesnt feel like stretching pains tho...im wondering if its stress

Any ideas?? Or anyone have simliar?

thanks

[Cass72]

Hello there. I had similar with DS2 but it turned out to be nothing - after a thorough check up and overnight stay at hospital (DH was away) my OB put it down to "stretching".

I would still get it checked out though just to be on the safe side. There is no sense in worrying about things like this when a trip to the doctors will put your mind at ease.

[little_mrs]

Worth getting a checkup to be safe, but I had it too from around then. Now at almost 35 weeks I haven't had a day without the cramps since which is painful and inconvenient but it hasn't affected bub at all

[Melster]

thanks

[Razzberry]

I had similar and it hurt alot, I could not sleep and my Ob had me stay in hosp overnight. I was about 20 weeks I think. Anyway, had ultrasounds and tests etc and he then put it down to stretching.

[Cassius2]

Best to speak to your care provider. Like you mention they do not sound like BH as there is cramping feelings. it could be as simple as just need to take a calcium magnesium supplement (I had to with DD3s pg from 23 weeks on).

Also, if you are stressed that can influence things as you get tired and your body reacts.

Hopefully it passes soon. it is common, but I would err on side of caution regarding any cramping and ask your CP xx