Cramping During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, cramping can be a normal thing. However, it still can be worrying for the mummy-to-be. Here’s how to know what is normal, how to identify cramping, and when it is time to call the doctor.

- Stephanie Clarissa

Cramping! The most dreaded thing a woman can face either on her period or during pregnancy. It can be easily managed if you get updated on its facts, when it becomes a concern and how to differentiate between the various types of cramping.

As we all know, menstrual cramps are usually felt in the lower abdomen during menstrual periods, though some women may feel cramps before or after menstrual periods as well. Pregnancy cramps, on the other hand usually refer to lower or central abdominal pain that happens during pregnancy. They may sometimes feel like menstrual cramps. This allows you to be familiar with the pain making it all the more bearable.

How do we identify cramping?