Help - I have period like pain

[Indadhanu]

Hi Mary,

I wouldn't worry too much about the period pain and back pain, I've had that since about 11 weeks and my GP, massage therapist, and midwife all say they're both completely normal parts of our wonderful pregnancy experience lol The back pain is usually caused by relaxin, which (very basically) helps the to hips relax in preparation for birth. The period pain is just a sign that things are growing and stretching and making way for your bubba. Isn't there a growth spurt happening in there recently? I think thats that usual explanation for period like pain down there... lots of growing by bub, so lots of growing of your uterus to make way for the growing bub.

The leg... is it pain, or just restless? I have started getting restless too, like I need to stretch and move constantly (probably my body saying exercise more! ). I don't know what that is or why it happens, but since my leg doesn't actually hurt I am not too worried, I just think its got to do with the relaxin surging through my body. Cramps are also normal, and pain down the sciatic (sp?) nerve is also normal...

But, like everything in pregnancy, if you are worried then its best to talk to your midwives and make sure its all normal and ok

[Je$$_84]

I have had AF type pains on and off the whole way through so far, and I have been told not to worry. I am pretty sure it is just all the stretching and if you can feel bub move I wouldn't worry too much.

This is exactally what i've been getting also- But as said by the others if you have concerns see your GP, midwife/OB....

Hope you get an answer... all i get is "its normal, as long as you dont have bleeding, try walking around, and stretching to see if they disapear.... "

Some times the pains are bad enough for me to be almost crying but as its my second i know labour will be worse...

Good luck and let us know how you went

[Ayapi]

thanks everyone for your advice. The pains have disappeared for now and I believe that it was just growing pains/stretching. If there are cramps and sharp pains I will definitely call my MW/OB.

Leasha - Thanks for your advice hun, the pains in my legs was a result from the period pain as it traveled down my leg also. I've always had that even before getting UTD.