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31 weeks pregnant while laying on my left side i get a tighten little cramp on the side of stomach & all around why?
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Crampy pain: May be ligament pain. If continues and becoming more painful or any bleeding, call your doctor immediately.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Pressure: By 31 weeks your uterus is large enough to cause some "space issues". Is shifts around a little in your abdomen depending on your body position,It can press on blood vessels and bowel as well as tug on its own supporting ligaments which can result in cramp and discomfort.
Answered 8/1/2014
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