severe cramps during bowel movements

[LouLou1234]

Before i have a bowel movement;i get really bad cramps in my tummy! Today i also have loose stools and Im worried that this would cause harm to the baby? I had IBS well before i was pregnant but the meds i was on for that, my doctor told me to stop taking them wen i found out i was preg! Im just worried that this problem i have could harm the baby?

[LouLou1234]

@jacid this is my first pregnancy and im exactly 13weeks today so defo not contractions, ive yet to experience that for the first time in 6months lol thanks girls! Im suffering from depression with this pregnancy and the cramps Just makes me more worried incase its hurting the baby but thank god it isnt!

[brit333]

If I'm constipated I will get bad cramping before finally going. You can ask you Dr but sounds normal.

[TA283]

I think it's normal or at least not dangerous.
I've had this with both my pregnancies. I also get severe cramps, I have been nearly in tears many times. I also get severe gas beforehand, I can even hear it going through my intestines plain as day, sounds like I'm passing gas loudly and it's so embarrassing.
I've never had IBS or anything like that, being pregnant just throws me all out of whack.

[Jacid12]

Does it feel like contractions to you? I've had this problem before pregnancy.. It feels like a ton of pressure and extreme pain.. I think it's ibs but I'm not sure.. Try eating more fiber ever since I've been eating fiber I haven't had this problem..

[firsttimemommy03]

The cramps could be just gas in your tummy. Its very common and can be painful

[kibby580]

I have the same problem.  I had it with my previous pregnancys too. It feel like your in labor and it still scares me.