Early Pregnancy Pain
Pain can commonly occur during the early weeks of pregnancy and is often mild and crampy in nature.
Pain in Early Pregnancy:
Pain can commonly occur during the early weeks of pregnancy and is often mild and crampy in nature. This is usually caused by the production of pregnancy hormones that can cause constipation or trapped wind, giving a feeling of bloating.
If you have pain in early pregnancy it is advisable to have an ultrasound scan to exclude an ectopic pregnancy or an ovarian cyst, particularly if the pregnancy has been conceived through assisted conception methods.
If the pain is localised to one side and accompanied by a feeling of breathlessness, dizziness or pain in the shoulder tip, urgent medical advice should be sought.
Sometimes the pain in early pregnancy can be caused by a urinary tract infection. If this is the case then it is usually accompanied by the feeling of needing to urinate urgently and more often or stinging and pain when passing urine. If any of these symptoms are present it is important to inform your GP so that a sample of urine can be tested.
Ovarian cysts are common in early pregnancy and do not require any intervention if they are small. Occasionally they can become larger and may require some treatment later once the pregnancy is well established. You will be advised if an ovarian cyst is present when you are scanned.
It is safe to take Paracetamol during the early weeks of pregnancy if necessary, but do not exceed the recommended dose and if the pain is not controlled, seek medical advice.
What Our Clients Say
Diana was extremely friendly and professional. She made me feel completely at ease and explained every step of the process to me. She offered my advice for my next steps. I will definitely return if needed in the future and advise others to do the same if the situation arises.
Becky Vernon
Jacqui was very supportive, reassuring and knowledgeable. The scan was completed professionally and the report sent swiftly and directly to my clinic. I will definitely be using Cherish again.
Annonymous
Another amazing experience today, this is the 4th time I have been here including the times I came with my previous pregnancy with my son, I instantly felt at ease and was reassured by Dianne straight away that everything was perfectly fine with my baby. I will be back again soon! 🙂 x
Annonymous
When I first arrived, I was so nervous, but instantly felt welcome as I walked in, Dianne talked me through the whole of the scan and reassured me, I definitely will be returning in a few weeks! Highly recommend!
Jessica
Upon arrival we were greeted by Diana and welcomed, I had four family members with me, of which staff were happy to accommodate for and allow in the room to see our baby... the experience was so special and Diana worked hard to get the perfect images and provide the best information and reassurance.We will be booking up once I’m 26 weeks for the 4D scan and would highly recommend Cherish to all expecting mothers.
Taylor
We visited Cherish this week for 4d Scan with our daughter in law and our son. They let us all in to see these precious scans. We thank you so much for that. Lots of bodies in the room, grandparents and the babies sister but Diana took it all in her stride. Our little baby wasn’t playing ball and did everything she could to avoid having her picture taken. Diana was simply amazing, managing to get some pictures and was so lovely, caring and reassuring. At the end she invited us back as the pictures hadn't been as good as she wanted for us. We have been again today and our little girl was not quite as camera shy, and Diana was once again simply wonderful. She even captured the little one holding her hands, quite a difference to putting then completely intro to of her face, lifting the cord up and then turning her back on us completely. Diana was so very patient.   Cherish you deserve every success. Thoroughly recommended
Vivien Johnson
First of all making an appointment was so very easy and the clinic got back to me on email in less than 12 hours. We had an appointment on a Sunday and Diana was very professional, knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions with great knowledge and expertise. My partner and I felt very comfortable and reassured during the appointment. Overall a great experience and I would strongly recommend the clinic.
Linda Krumina
Jacqui and Rachel are absolutely fabulous. They always treated me with absolute respect. Did every test and every procedure required with utmost care and attention. They were rhere befire the start of my ivf cycle, throughout my ivf cycle and throughout my successful pregnancy. So much time spent cultivating a fantastic relationship. They were always there to support me through some pretty scary moments and they were always bang on with their reassurances. I will always be truly grateful to them for listening to me, and providing any and every service I needed in a caring, respectful manner. Thank you so much for everything you did for me.
Jade Matthews
The three ladies working at the clinic are amazing!They comforted me throughout my pregnancy assuring me with their professionalism.Thanks to Dianne I I had peaceful days and nights.She even called my midwife when the one refused to take action on the issue there was.Whithin 2 hrs I had booked an appointment at Triage.With all the support I received the pregnancy went smoothly and now we have a 16 months old healthy girl!Thank you ladies!
Tsvetelina
When I first arrived, I was so nervous, but instantly felt welcome as I walked in, Dianne talked me through the whole of the scan and reassured me, I definitely will be returning in a few weeks! Highly recommend!
Jessica
Upon arrival we were greeted by Diana and welcomed, I had four family members with me, of which staff were happy to accommodate for and allow in the room to see our baby... the experience was so special and Diana worked hard to get the perfect images and provide the best information and reassurance.We will be booking up once I’m 26 weeks for the 4D scan and would highly recommend Cherish to all expecting mothers.
Taylor
We visited Cherish this week for 4d Scan with our daughter in law and our son. They let us all in to see these precious scans. We thank you so much for that. Lots of bodies in the room, grandparents and the babies sister but Diana took it all in her stride. Our little baby wasn’t playing ball and did everything she could to avoid having her picture taken. Diana was simply amazing, managing to get some pictures and was so lovely, caring and reassuring. At the end she invited us back as the pictures hadnt been as good as she wanted for us. We have been again today and our little girl was not quite as camera shy, and Diana was once again simply wonderful. She even captured the little one holding her hands, quite a difference to putting then completely intro to of her face, lifting the cord up and then turning her back on us completely. Diana was so very patient. Cherish you deserve every success. Thoroughly recommended.
Vivien Johnson
First of all making an appointment was so very easy and the clinic got back to me on email in less than 12 hours. We had an appointment on a Sunday and Diana was very professional, knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions with great knowledge and expertise. My partner and I felt very comfortable and reassured during the appointment. Overall a great experience and I would strongly recommend the clinic.
Linda Krumina
Jacqui and Rachel are absolutely fabulous. They always treated me with absolute respect. Did every test and every procedure required with utmost care and attention. They were rhere befire the start of my ivf cycle, throughout my ivf cycle and throughout my successful pregnancy. So much time spent cultivating a fantastic relationship. They were always there to support me through some pretty scary moments and they were always bang on with their reassurances. I will always be truly grateful to them for listening to me, and providing any and every service I needed in a caring, respectful manner. Thank you so much for everything you did for me.
Jade Matthews
The three ladies working at the clinic are amazing!They comforted me throughout my pregnancy assuring me with their professionalism.Thanks to Dianne I I had peaceful days and nights.She even called my midwife when the one refused to take action on the issue there was.Whithin 2 hrs I had booked an appointment at Triage.With all the support I received the pregnancy went smoothly and now we have a 16 months old healthy girl!Thank you ladies!
Tsvetelina
I had such great care from Cherish at two separate scans. I needed a scan to check lining for embryo transfer and I was fitted in at short notice and given lots of information. I was so impressed and if the transfer is successful I will be using Cherish for an early scan.
Rena Miras-Pye - Sutton Coldfield
With a scary start of pregnancy I did not know what to expect at the scan. Even when I walked in i found it calming and a nice atmosphere to be in. Jacqui greeted me and is so so lovely. She put me at ease and scan went perfectly! All my worries went away. I would recommend this company to anyone, you do a brilliant job. Thank you so much.!
Hannah Bevan - Birmingham
What a wonderful service, very friendly Jackie provided us more details about mine pregnancy then I found from my previous 4 NHS scans. Plus Diana delivered to us Panorama test results which made us the most happy future parents.
Magdalena Eren - Birmingham
It's been a year since our little boy arrived into the world, and we could not have embarked upon the journey of IUI and, later IVF, without the support of Jackie and Diana from Cherish. From the tests needed for the clinic in Denmark, to follicle tracking scans, they met all of our treatment needs and did so in the warmest way, always making us relaxed and comfortable. No last minute appointment (needed before flights could be booked or medication could be taken) was ever too much trouble. We could think of no better place to find out our baby was healthy with an early scan or that we were expecting a boy at 16 weeks. This review is long overdue, but we wish to thank you ladies for helping to make our dreams come true. We wish you every success with Cherish - the women of the midlands rely on you and your incredible service! Katy and Fay
Katy Nichols - Leicestershire
We visited Cherish for the Harmony Test after having a previous Edward's syndrome baby. Diana was very kind and understanding of our anxieties. She was patient with us and explained everything in detail. Results were emailed back to us after a week as promised. Facilities were clean and quiet. We would highly recommend.
Mahya Johnson - Derbyshire
I had a Harmony test and a scan, as according to NHS test results, there was a higher risk of Down Syndrome. We were really anxious and wanted to be sure that our baby is fine. I was a lot calmer after the scan. Diana was wonderful, she answered all my questions, checked everything, let me listen to baby's heartbeat and even gave me lots of pictures. The results came very quickly (low risk), so I can enjoy my pregnancy without stress. I really recommend Cherish and this test, it's worth every money to know that your baby is fine!
Aleksandra - Birmingham
Absolutely fabulous service when my husband and I had our reassurance scan. Diana was so lovely and made me feel really comfortable and at ease! Have already booked in for my next scan! Brilliant!
Lauren Irvine - Birmingham
I had a most amazing experience seeing my baby at 7 weeks 3 days for the reassurance scan. Jacqui made sure everything was ok whilst doing the scan and was happy for me and husband to. I was then shown how a baby grows in each week. It was truly an amazing experience. Even managed to capture a video of the heartbeat. Would definitely recommend and would definitely come back for a gender scan.
Samina Ali - Birmingham
I had a gynaecology scan with Jacqui following a miscarriage 12 weeks ago. The hospital had unfortunately left me with many unanswered questions as to my ongoing bleeding and an abnormality found on a scan with no follow up arranged. Jacqui was great with us and we feel a lot more reassured. It was definitely worth it for the peace of mind. Thank you!
Katie Williams - Sutton Coldfield
Had a really good experience today. Felt comfortable and made sure I was comfortable at all times. Gave really good advice on next step as well as reassuring me everything would be ok. I would recommend Cherish to anyone. Thank you for all you help xx
Samina - Birmingham
I was experiencing some pain and very heavy cycles and I was quite worried. I have visited Cherish a few times and I must say that the service is outstanding. I had a gynaecology scan and I was reassured that everything was ok. Definitely recommend Cherish to everyone !
S Begum - Birmingham
Excellent prompt service. Felt very relaxed and reassured.
Rifat Riaz - Birmingham
I have used Cherish for a number of services during my IVF cycles and have always found them to be extremely friendly and professional during what can be a stressful time. The services they offer have been invaluable to me whilst having IVF treatment abroad.
Hayley Neal - Birmingham
The ladies at Cherish are fantastic and so supportive. They do a brilliant and professional job and are also willing to do all they can to help you stay sane through what can be anxious times. Have been back numerous times for various reasons including scans, blood tests, administering medication and prescription requests, and will continue to go back despite the distance from my home. Thank you ladies
Debbie King - Leamington
I visited Cherish via a referral from my private GP and I can only say good things about my experience. To say I was nervous beforehand is putting in lightly but from Rachel who made the appointment to Jacqui who conducted the scan, I was made to feel ease and not embarrassed. Which for me was hugely important as a previous scan with a private hospital was not handled so sympathetically or professionally.Each step of the scan was explained and the whole experience was made as painless as possible. The results emailed to me the same day, impeccable service, Thank you, Sam.
Sam Moore - Birmingham
Absolute amazing. Appointment same day I called, images and report within hours of appointment. Thank you so much
Sam Hirons - Birmingham
I've had first came to Cherish when I couldn't get seen at my local EPU and Jacqui was so reassuring and supportive at such a vulnerable time. I've since returned for scans and an endometrial scratch in preparation for IVF cycles. Jacqui, Diana and Rachel offer a first class service and you never have a problem fitting me in for appointments at late notice. I wouldn't go anywhere else after experiencing your excellent care and service and you've all been so helpful and reassuring every time I visit. I hope that someday I'll be returning to have my pregnancy scans with you. Thanks ladies and I'll always recommend you to others.
Shelley Clarke - Birmingham
I cannot fault the service we received today. As soon as I arrived Diana made me feel at ease. Having being very worried this was very welcome. The scan was very detailed, I listened to the heartbeat and I came away with lots of photos and reassurance that at 10 weeks pregnant everything is as it should be. I would definitely use Cherish again for a scan in the future. Thank you!
Hannah Metcalfe - Sutton Coldfield
"I've met Jacqui here at Cherish on 3 occasions now, Jacqui gives you high standards of service, you automatically feel relaxed when you met her & is very clear with all she talks through with you, I will always return back here for all pregnancies, and most definitely highly recommend there friendly, professional service."