Stretching?

[kitkat2010]

Hello, I know two threads in one night! Jeezo yous will be thinking im nuts!! In my recent thread I said how I had crampingish pains in my upper stomach, can anyone tell me what stretching feels like cos a couple of people have said it could be that ? THANK YOU! first pregnancy and just concerned xxx

 

[Cantstop]

Depends where it is - I've had all kinds of different stretching pains all over my belly area so far! From period type pains, random stabby pains, aches here and there, and for a few worrying days I felt like I'd done a million sit ups. Generally I would just put any pains that aren't really painful and are not accompanied by bleeding as stretching pains, but as always, if you're worried, ring midwife.

 

[kitkat2010]

its kind of under my ribs and kind of feels like a pressure being added from the inside ? a really dont know if its gas? going to make a appt at docs tomorrow to ask a couple of questions was in a bit of a shock last time i didnt get the chance. Im only 5 weeks going on 6 is it normal to get a bit of pains this early? BIG THANK U x

 

[pinkymum]

Maybe indigestion if its higher up your tummy? I've had that before amd its quite sore. Check with mw or gp if you're worried though. And I agree with can't stop you'll get lots of pains if they're not really painful or accompanied with bleeding then just put it down to stretching.
X

 

[SunnyGirl]

That's what I'm going to be strict and do now - if not accompanied by bleeding or severe pain then it's going in the stretching file! It's so worrying at times. X

 

[Lulu_Laroo]

In the early weeks I panicked about every tiny pain. This week has been the worst for 'stretching' so far - Ive mainly felt it at night and it feels like someone pulling a guitar string low down in my tummy if that makes sense? Also, the familiar dull period-type pain. I'm putting it all down to stretching, assuming baby is having a growth spurt this week! I just don't want to allow myself to worry anymore, I've worried enough! xx

 

[Lulu_Laroo]

I agree with pinkymum though, probably indigestion or trapped wind if its higher up xx

 

[SunnyGirl]

I agree with pinkymum though, probably indigestion or trapped wind if its higher up xx

Even if it occurs in the same place?

I am having it on my waistline now around to the left by my hip
And it feels really warm. Bit like a pulled muscle now I think of it!! Like when you're running.

Just called one of the helplines (Cow & Gate) where you can speak to mums/midwives and she said it sounded like stretching but to see the GP if I was worried cos they can actually examine me whereas over the phone it's just advice. I know it's stretching so I am just going to chill out!

x

 

[Lulu_Laroo]

I agree with pinkymum though, probably indigestion or trapped wind if its higher up xx

Even if it occurs in the same place?

I am having it on my waistline now around to the left by my hip
And it feels really warm. Bit like a pulled muscle now I think of it!! Like when you're running.

Just called one of the helplines (Cow & Gate) where you can speak to mums/midwives and she said it sounded like stretching but to see the GP if I was worried cos they can actually examine me whereas over the phone it's just advice. I know it's stretching so I am just going to chill out!

x

Ooh I don't know, I think ive just learned to recognise the baby-related pains and seperate them from the wind-related pains, (because you eventually get relief from wind-related pains, haha!)