Add your comments to the bottom of this page. If your cramps aren't caused by an ailment like the ones described above, you can take some steps to ease the ache. Mild cramps on one or both sides. Resting comfortably when pain occurs usually alleviates cramping. A gentle post-orgasm back rub may help soothe the pain.
Some women find resting on the couch helps, while others opt for a more active walk.
Finding your own way to relax and manage discomfort will serve you well during real labor. Many women feel cramp-like abdominal pains that intensify during breastfeeding. These are caused by contractions of the uterus as it returns to the position and size it had before your pregnancy. These cramps may last a week after you give birth. If your pain is severe, your doctor may prescribe mild analgesics.