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I have very recently found out I am 5 weeks pregnant and getting a bit of discomfort in the left side of my lower abdomen! Does anyone know if this is most likely just to be gas? Or could it be serious? Any help greatfully accepted.
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Thank you both for your response I woke up this morning and after 4 days and a agonizing night last night the cramps have completely gone, thank you again ☺
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there is a ligament on the left side of your pelvis that is attached to the uterus. your probably feeling it contracting so the uterus can grow its like a sharp pain /cramp that comes and goes.  its completely normal
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Just rest that's what they told me I found out I was pregnant at 5 weeks to and they told me to rest.
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Its normal to have cramps in early pregnancy but if it gets worse go to the ER. Good luck :)
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