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The uterus is a muscle. It's the contraction of this muscle that causes both menstrual cramps and birth cramps. You can have uterine cramping at the time you would have had your first period after conception. If you have spotting after this time for your first period tell your doctor soon. It's normal to have cramps during pregnancy. They're likely to be from other causes -- stomach cramps, constipation, etc. You may want to mention them to your doctor at your next regular visit.

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I am 4 weeks pregnant and my cramps feel very similar to period cramps. However, the seem to be just slightly higher and a little more dull. They are also paired with nausea and breast tenderness.

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Do you get minor cramps in your first week of pregnancy?

well actually when you ovulate you are considered 2 weeks pregnant already (based on the regular period cycle of 28 days). So week one you are on your period which is normal to have cramps. Pregnancy cramps dont come tell atleast 3 plus weeks in pregnancy.


Is it unusual to have period cramps in the first month of pregnancy?

Yes, mild cramping is normal in early pregnancy. For me it felt like that little bit of cramping I would get just before my period would start, the mild cramps that let me know bigger cramps would be coming. Only in early pregnancy, bigger ones shouldn't come. Mild and slightly uncomfortable, but not excruciating and dibilitating in the way period cramps can sometimes be.


Can you be pregnant while you have period cramps?

Yes, but usually only at the time you would have had your first period after conception. After that it's normal to have pregnancy cramps but they're not normally menstrual cramps. If you are asking whether you can get pregnant during your period the answer is, it's very unlikely.


Can you have period cramps in early pregnancy?

Yes, at the time for your first period after conception. Cramping is common during other times of pregnancy but it's not uterine or menstrual cramping.


Why are you feeling cramps for 4 days straight but not starting your period Are you pregnant?

I had period like cramps with no bleeding from Tuesday before my period was due ( was due Saturday) Friday I did a pregnancy test and was positive so yes you could be.

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How bad are the cramps in early pregnancy?

Everyone is different and every pregnancy is different. I had cramps during my first pregnancy which felt a lot like period cramps, but I did not have cramps during my other two pregnancies. They usually disappear after the third month (12 weeks.)


What are pregnancy cramps like?

They are pretty much like cramps you get when on your period. My pregnancy cramps made my back hurt also.


Is a period without cramps a sign of pregnancy?

No


I have light spotting with cramps but no period?

Light spotting with cramps but no period means it's time for a home pregnancy test.


Are vaginal cramps like yoru period is coming an early sign of pregnancy?

Abdominal cramps can indicate pregnancy, Ovulation, approaching period & UTI. Vaginal cramps is most likely caused by a yeast infection.


Is stomach pain not cramps a sign of pregnancy?

Cramps are a sign of pregnancy, i was sure i was coming on my period i had all the cramps etc.. im now 5 months pregnant


What if you miss your period but have period like cramps?

A recent study shows that period like cramps in a time span without your period is a 96% indication of pregnancy.


Does pregnancy feel like period pains?

Some people do have cramps during their pregnancy, yes


You have had period like cramps for two weeks could this be early signs of pregnancy?

Just cramps are not the sign of pregnancy, have a urine test done to confirm it.


What causes sore nipples vomiting stomach cramps and no period?

Pregnancy.


When your temperature goes up and you have period like cramps is that a sign of pregnancy?

You are pregnant if you DON'T have period


Is being nauseas and having cramps and enlarged breasts symptoms of a period?

The cramps and enlarged breasts are signs of period, but with nausea it is more a sign of pregnancy

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