Is it normal to be crampy?

I have had cramps on and off for the past 2 days. Not all day - just maybe 2 times a day.
I am in my 31st week.

Message edited 3/28/2006 6:32:43 PM.

Re: Is it normal to be crampy?

I have had sharp pains (like a knife going into me) due to my 's head putting pressure on my perineum. My doctor said that this along with some cramps are normal, as long as you don't get more than four an hour.

Re: Is it normal to be crampy?

I have been having AF-like cramping for over a month now. Not bad, just crampy, especially in my lower back like I usually feel just before AF. I told my doctor about it and he said it was perfectly normal. He said the uterus is a big muscle and as the baby is running out of room to move around it is hitting into the sides of the uterus which is what is creating the crampy feeling. Now that I am even farther along (almost 36 weeks), I feel this way several times a week. Doc just said that if it doesn't go away by drinking more or resting to call the office. So far it has never been that bad.