menstrual like cramping

[adirosado]

Hello everyone! I am 23 weeks and for the past 2 hours I have been experiencing some menstrual like cramping and nausea. Has this happened to anyone else. I have experienced cramps, and round ligament pain but nothing compared to this.

[BonumMama]

I had very similar symptoms throughout my pregnancy. I worked full time at a cafe up until recently and spent a lot of time on my feet and usually had stress and other worries going on.
I would rush into the Docs all the time fearing the ultimate WORST. I was always so worried (since this is my first pregnancy.) and they would check on baby and her heart rate.
I was always so relieved to know she was OK.
Your whole body is making room for this new growing human, it will ache and hurt, as well as stretch and pull. If you notice blood I think that is a sign of concern.
I think its always important to talk to your OBGYN when you feel like something is wrong. But really relax. Envision your babe wrapped in a golden light and relax. Drink water and talk to baby :D
Hope this Helps

[chloenadine]

Braxton hicks wouldn't feel like that, its more of a pressure in your pelvic area yeah it hurts but its nothing like cramps... I'd call your doctor.

[Prewett2015]

Maybe Braxton hicks. Drink lots of water. Call your doctor since its been constant. Braxton hicks normally doesn't last that long and could be preterm labor as the other lady said.

[cdolan2012]

I would call your doc. Cramping like that can be a sign of preterm labor.