Is Lower Abdominal Cramps Normal During Early Days Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 21 Nov 2015

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Sat, 21 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : I found out recently that I am pregnant. I have cramps daily in the lower part of my stomach area. Is that normal for a first pregnancy or should I see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Common symptom in pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
It is very common to have off an on cramps in stomach and is due to enlarging uterus caused by growing baby.
No need to worry unless cramps are persisting for hours or are associated with spotting or excessive discharge from vagina.
Get an ultrasound done in case you have not had any so far.
Keep visiting your gynecologist at regular intervals.
All the best.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar