Re: cramping
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:11:59 -0500 (CDT)
Early on, they can be quite normal.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sun, 30 Sep 2001, anon wrote:
>
>Hello,
>I have this symptom too. I get quite strong cramps before my period, so
>are quite strong pregnancy cramps ok too?
>
>At Sat, 29 Sep 2001, M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, wrote:
>>
>>At Fri, 28 Sep 2001, Julie wrote:
>>>
>>>I am 5 weeks pregnant. For about 2 weeks I have been experiencing
>>>cramping. It feels like I am going to start my period anytime now. It
>>>is pretty constant and I am worried that I am going to have a
>>>miscarriage. Is this a sign of miscarriage or a normal part of
>>>pregnancy???
>>
>>mild "I'm aobut to get my period" feelings are very common in early
>>pregnancy; stronger cramps should be reported to yoru doctor
>>
>>--
>>M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
>>South Lake Tahoe, CA
>>
>>author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide
>>available in all major bookstores and on-line at amazon.com
>>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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