Cramps at 5 weeks? Is that normal?

I was five weeks yesterday, I feel you, trust me, I asked everyone about it, literally panicked because they were period cramps, trust me apparently they’re completely normal! I asked my cousins, my mum, everyone! it’s just because your uterus is expanding and making a new lining that won’t shed! ❤️

I had cramps from the expected date of my period to last week which was week 6.
If they’re not lasting too long, then it’s usually common. Mine felt like my uterus was being stretched most of the time, to intense pain for about 5 mins.

If you’re worried, please speak to your doctor. Sending love!

Hi am 4 weeks 6 days and I have been getting pains since before I even found out I have been googling everything as it’s always different😅 sometimes period like cramps sometimes a sharp pain and now in my groin 😫 so worrying when your so early isn’t it xx

Hi Maaria, I’m 6 weeks pregnant, and have had cramps for a while now. Mine are usually mild, kinda like period cramps, but sometimes they are a bit stronger. I think when they are stronger there’s something else going on on top of it like gas or some digestive issues. I’ve called EPU a couple of times now because I also have occasional spotting, but they’ve told me that cramping can be absolutely normal, just watch for bleeding. Hope this helps :)

Not to scare you, everything is alright! But my cousin has had the cramping for about 20 weeks. It was due to previous losses and hence scar tissue. So that could be the reason. You could have some fibroids or polyps as well. It's many reasons. Have a check up X

Hi Maaria, I had cramps all throughout my first trimester. It’s very normal. I had a super healthy pregnancy. Just double-check with your midwife just in case of course!

Period cramps and pregnancy cramps are both caused by progesterone, so they're the same thing but for different reasons! It can be worrisome but rest assured it's normal and common