Cramping during pregnancy: normal or something more?

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If you experience abdominal cramps and pain while you’re expecting, it’s not necessarily cause for concern. But it might be. Photo: Pexels

 

(Coleen De Bellefonds/ What To Expect) — Pregnancy gets you accustomed to a small amount of discomfort all over, from tender breasts to an achy back. But if you experience abdominal cramps and pain at any point when you’re expecting, you might be a bit concerned.

Some abdominal discomfort during pregnancy is normal, but it can sometimes signal a problem that warrants medical attention. Here’s how to tell when cramps during pregnancy are likely nothing to worry about — and when they might be linked to something more serious.

Some abdominal cramping and stomach pain in pregnancy is common. Early pregnancy cramps can be linked to many run-of-the-mill pregnancy symptoms, including constipation or increased blood flow to the uterus. (…)

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