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Sunday, 22 June 2003 |
I have noticed that a lot of you are worried of AF-like pains. I wrote on the message board that this is normal in early pregnancies, as long as you don’t have any fever.
This is the explanation I got. This quotation comes from a nursing journal (my SIL is a nurse and midwife):
“the pain could be caused by the stretching of ligaments as the uterus grows. Some uteri are tilted towards a woman's back and some are flipped up near the bladder. Depending upon how the uterus has to bend and turn in order to accommodate the enlarging fetus, it puts stress on certain ligaments and nerves in the pelvis.
Sudden changes in intraabdominal pressure such as those occurring with coughing, sneezing or changes in position can put tension on the ligaments. As the uterus accommodates itself to its mid-position and becomes supported better by the bony pelvis, these discomforts may go away.�
If you got a fever there is a risk for an ectopic, but during the first 2-3 weeks it’s normally growing pain.
I found this on MDAdvise.com about spotting and bleeding:
“Bleeding during Pregnancy
Bleeding during pregnancy causes concern. In the first trimester, bleeding can make you worry about the well-being of your baby and the possibility of a miscarriage.
Bleeding during pregnancy is not unusual. Some researchers estimate that 1 in 5 pregnant women bleeds during the first trimester. Although it makes you worry about possible problems, not all women who bleed have a miscarriage.
Bleeding at the time of implantation can occur as the blastocyst burrows into the uterine lining. At this point, you won't know you are pregnant because you haven't missed a period. If this happens, you may just think your period is starting early.
As your pregnancy grows and the uterus grows, the placenta forms and vascular connections are made. Bleeding may occur at this time. Strenuous exercise or intercourse may also cause some bleeding. If this occurs, stop your activities and check with your doctor, who will advise you what to do.�
So don’t worry so much, you are all very normal. Try to keep this positive because the positive thoughts are the best medicine for your little embies.
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