Is it normal to feel period cramps in early pregnancy?

Question

Just 5 weeks and im getting these mild pulling cramps exactly like before my periods, it scares me a little. No bleeding or anything but i keep worrying. Did anyone else feel this in the beginning?

Nita Raju · Answer

I felt mild crampy feelings in the start and I got so scared thinking something was wrong. My doc said light cramping is normal as the uterus stretches. It really put my mind at ease.

Charuleka Soni · Answer

Mere saath bhi hua, mild cramps were normal. Watch for bleeding though.

Bindiya Krishnan · Answer

Mild cramps can be normal but please watch them. If theres strong pain on one side, or cramps with bleeding, call your gynac right away. In my case I got it checked and Im glad I did.

Urvashi Sisodiya · Answer

I panicked over the exact same thing early on, kept googling at 2am. Turned out it was totally normal stretching. Just keep an eye out for heavy bleeding or sharp pain, otherwise try not to worry too much.