stabbing pains normal?

Hey everyone,

Just wondering if getting stabbing type pains in the lower abdomin normal for this stage in pregnancy? These vary in intensity from mild to quite sharp which make me say ouch out loud. No blood or anything just pain.

Is this normal?

Nae x

Hi Nae-

I was getting these pains around the same time you are now... My GP said they were normal as the uterus is stretching and pulling causing these "stabbing" like pains... As long as there is no blood then should be ok... If your too concerned i would suggests a visit to the GP or MW... Best be safe...

Hope all goes well

Hi Nae
This is very common. It is caused by everything growing and stretching. Providing that there is no bleeding then everything is ok

I've been getting a "stitch" type pain the past few days too but it goes away after a while, Nae. Always something to worry about! Thanks Alan, for your reassurance! :D

Thanks Alan and Jess,

Gosh aren't first timers funny! I was hoping that was all it was but you never know whats normal etc :D Very reassuring, so a big thank you :)

Nae x

Im getting them as well esp if I stand up or cough or move quickly and they do make me go ouch at times as well as far as i know its the ligaments stretching as long as they don't pain all the time its normal

Nae- I too was a first timer, just wish i had of found this site then.... Even this preg i have had few questions and when i get answers i feel like such a goose. This site is such a great help, people are so supportive. Glad your pains didnt amount to anything else... Hope they settle down for you. Good luck