QuestionHi my name is Ashley and i just took the pregnancy test that say I'm pregnant and that would make me 7 weeks
I had a baby girl in DEC 2006 and she died. i didn't think i could get pregnant so soon after having her. Now I'm worried about this baby because i am cramp like i would on my period also have shape pains when i cough, but only when i cough. i have had no spotting no bleeding at all just a nasty discharge that has a bad order. please help me better understand what is going on with me and that baby.
thanks
Ashley
AnswerThe cramping can be normal, especially if it is not accompanied by bleeding or spotting. The pains when you cough are called round ligament pains and are also normal. Both of these are caused by the growing uterus and the stretching of its supporting ligaments and tissues. They are much more common in second and subsequent pregnancies.
The foul-smelling discharge is something you'll want your doctor to check out. This could be a sign of either a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis, an infection in your vagina. The is not directly related to your pregnancy, but could be harmful if left untreated. A simple course of medication, either oral or vaginal, should easily clear it up.
Good luck, and congratulations!
