I am pregnant, in pain
May 08, 2011
IT is common for pregnant women to get intra uterine contractions. Popularly known as the Braxton hicks contractions, these are sporadic uterine contractions that start about six weeks into the pregnancy and progress in late pregnancy.
Dear Doctor,
I am aged 24, and six months pregnant. Sometimes I feel pain similar to period cramps. Is this normal? I am worried it might cause a miscarriage.
Charlotte
Dear Charlotte,
IT is common for pregnant women to get intra uterine contractions. Popularly known as the Braxton hicks contractions, these are sporadic uterine contractions that start about six weeks into the pregnancy and progress in late pregnancy.
They sometimes can be confused with early signs of labour, fooling you into thinking you are in labour. They are quite common as long as they do not increase over time in intensity, frequency and duration.
However, in the midst of all this, other causes of pelvic pain should not be ignored. A doctor should check you to rule out ovarian cysts, fibroids and uterine infections, as well as examine the cervical area and prescribe the necessary treatment.
I am aged 24, and six months pregnant. Sometimes I feel pain similar to period cramps. Is this normal? I am worried it might cause a miscarriage.
Charlotte
Dear Charlotte,
IT is common for pregnant women to get intra uterine contractions. Popularly known as the Braxton hicks contractions, these are sporadic uterine contractions that start about six weeks into the pregnancy and progress in late pregnancy.
They sometimes can be confused with early signs of labour, fooling you into thinking you are in labour. They are quite common as long as they do not increase over time in intensity, frequency and duration.
However, in the midst of all this, other causes of pelvic pain should not be ignored. A doctor should check you to rule out ovarian cysts, fibroids and uterine infections, as well as examine the cervical area and prescribe the necessary treatment.