Abdominal Cramping During Pregnancy

If you've just found out that you're pregnant, congratulations! This time is very exciting, yet a little overwhelming at the same time. We're feeling our body change for the first time, are trying to inform ourselves on pregnancy as much as possible, and we have a lot of questions in the beginning.

A common question that is asked by a pregnant woman, is whether or not abdominal cramping is common? The answer to that question is yes. What happens during pregnancy is that your uterus begins to grow larger in size, which feels like your lower abdomen is cramping. It starts to expand and slowing makes room for the baby.

So, if you're feeling abdominal cramping in your lower abdomen you have nothing to worry about. The only time you should suspect that something is wrong is if the pain is excruciating. From there, I would follow up with your OB/GYN at your next doctor's visit.

If you're curious to know what other symptoms of pregnancy are normal, continue reading below.

Missed period - You should have missed your first period if you're pregnant.

Tiredness - You may also notice that you're more tired than usual. Take a nap when this starts to affect you.

Nausea - Nausea or morning sickness is also common. If you start throwing up, or become nauseous feeling, that is common unfortunately.

Foods - You may have noticed that you are trying to avoid certain foods due to smell, or you are craving different foods you wouldn't normally be craving.

Heartburn - Heartburn is another common symptom during pregnancy, as well as indigestion.

Cramping - Abdominal cramping (as stated above), is another symptom.

Frequent urination - You may also be peeing more often than usual. This is due to the uterus pushing on the bladder.

Breasts - Your breasts may also be tender and swollen at this time.

As you can see, there are quite a few different symptoms you may be experiencing. Although, they are all common, and so is the abdominal cramping. For more information, follow up with a doctor to discuss what you're feeling in particular.