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Pregnant mothers experience abdominal cramping as a normal sign during the first trimester of pregnancy but this can be otherwise a signal of an underlying problem. If cramps become intense and accompanied by severe bleeding and pain, or if one thinks she is not pregnant, consult a doctor immediately.
Normal Early Pregnancy Cramps. Even though cramps can sometimes indicate problems, cramping in pregnancy is probably normal more often than not. As your uterus begins to grow, you can feel mild to moderate cramping in your lower abdomen or your lower back. This cramping may feel like pressure or stretching, or it may feel similar to menstrual cramping, but mild, transient cramping in early pregnancy is usually normal and not a sign of miscarriage.