Im 5+3 and know that twinges are pretty normal but im pretty sure that i feel twinges and aches a lot on the left side and pretty much never anywhere else...is this normal?? i dont want to read into things too much unnecessarily and worry over nothing...should i be worried? I also ovulated from the left before my bfp if that makes a difference?

Any help would be much appreciated

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I think everyone suffers from twinges in early pregnancy, it is a good sign, however I know how hard it is not to worry. I had some twinges on my right hand side at about 5+4 but this was coupled with some bleeding, because of this I was seen at the local EPU and had an early scan, everything was fine, pregnacy was where it was meant to be and growing normally, however they did detect a 2cmx2cm cyst on my right ovary, the sonographer explained this was what was causing the twinges and it also signified that this was the ovary from which the egg that had been fertilised to become my baby had been released from, I had to go back 2 weeks later for a follow up scan and the cyst, although stil there was collapsing into itself as the foetus grew and it was thriving off of the yolk more and more (apparently these cysts help to support the pregnancy in the beginning - don't ask me how though!)
Try not to worry unless the twinges develop into definate pain, that won't ease with painkillers (this is what the consultant said was one of the things they look for with mc or ectopic)and/or experience any bleeding

I had this too and was concerned about an eptopic but if you google it, it seems a huge number of women have pain only in the left side. Unless the pain turns severe I wouldn't worry about it.

PP
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Thanks for putting my mind at ease ladies xxx

Hi Ladies,

YOu've also made me feel much better! We found out only yesterday that I am 4+3 and i've been getting twinges & an ache/tugging pain in my left side. My GP said it is normal to get some pains but as no-one knows but us yet I haven't been able to ask anyone!

Congratulations