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I am 9 weeks pregnant and i am experiencing lower back cramps only when pooping...i do not have constipation
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Gut and uterus is very closely connected through nerves, it’s normal to feel cramps while you pass stools. Still you should get a ultrasound done to rule out other causes(measure cervical length)
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Lower back cramps that come on only while you're straining to pass stool, even without constipation, are usually from the pressure of pushing affecting your uterus and nearby ligaments, not a sign of a pregnancy problem. At 9 weeks this is a common and usually harmless pattern.
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Avoid straining, eat enough fibre and drink plenty of water to keep stools soft, and stand up slowly afterward instead of pushing hard.
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See your obstetrician the same day if the cramping continues after you're done, spreads to your lower abdomen, or you notice any bleeding.
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