this is my first time so i have no clue what to expect. some days my tummy feels heavy and tight, other times totally normal. im around 5 weeks. is this how it usually feels in the start?
It mostly feels super bloated, almost like you ate a huge plate of chole bhature! You might also feel some light pulling or period-like cramps. It is all very normal as the baby is making space.
I felt constant bloating and mild heavy feeling in my lower stomach. My MIL told me it is because of hormonal heat and advised me to avoid heavy spices. It went away after a few weeks.
Expect a lot of tightness, bloating, and mild cramps like your periods are about to start. Many women get scared of this cramping but it is just the uterus stretching. Keep yourself hydrated.
My app told me that in the first few weeks, your tummy will mostly feel bloated and heavy due to high progesterone. You might also feel mild cramping which is just the uterus expanding. Tracking it daily really helped me stay calm!
It feels thoda heavy and bloated, nothing fancy. Don't worry about every little sensation and start running to hospitals for expensive scans. Just plan your standard doctor visits calmly.
