I've had round ligament pain (according to the doctor's) since about 9/10 weeks. I'm now 19 weeks and it seems like it's getting worse! Why? Mine is all on the left side too...I've barely gotten any pain on my right...always on the left in the same spot. Also, the pain (just starting 2 days ago) seems to moving upward...sometimes it feels like the whole left side of my uterus is ripping. No bleeding or anything abnormal or course, but that's just my description...do you have this?
2007-02-12 02:20:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Is this your first baby?? I had round ligament pain at about 20 weeks with my last two pregnancies ( I have been pregnant five times). It seemed like it was only on my right side.......the pain only got worse as the pregnancy progressed. Sorry I doesn't get better until baby is born.
2007-02-12 02:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this earlier in my pregnancy as well. Mine was on my right side and extremely painful!!! My doctor said it was normal and I could expect a lot more aches and pains. As long the pains don't last for hours you should be fine. If they do last longer you should call your doctor ASAP. My doctor also told me that sometimes if the baby is pressing on your small intestines it can cause a great deal of pain as well. The good news for you is that the round ligament pain doesn't continue very long. You'll be over this phase of your pregnancy soon. The next thing you have to look forward to is indigestion, constipation and not being able to tie your shoes! LOL! Best wishes and good luck!
2007-02-12 03:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by Pren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is round ligament pain?
Round ligament pain generally refers to a brief, sharp, stabbing pain or a longer-lasting dull ache that pregnant women commonly feel in the lower abdomen or groin, starting in the second trimester.
You may feel round ligament pain as a short jabbing sensation if you suddenly change position, such as when you're getting out of bed or out of a chair or when you cough, roll over in bed, or get out of the bathtub. You may feel it as a dull ache after a particularly active day — when you've been walking a lot or doing some other physical activity.
The round ligaments surround your uterus in your pelvis. As your uterus grows during pregnancy, the ligaments stretch and thicken to accommodate and support it. These changes can occasionally cause pain on one or both sides of your abdomen.
You may feel the pain starting from deep inside your groin, moving upward and outward on either side to the top of your hips. The pain is internal, but if you were to trace it on your skin, it would follow the bikini line on a very high-cut bathing suit.
When should I call my doctor or midwife?
The sharp, jabbing type of round ligament pain shouldn't last longer than the few seconds in which you're changing position or getting up. Don't hesitate to call your caregiver any time abdominal aches or pains continue after a short rest or are accompanied by:
• Severe pain or cramping, or more than four contractions in an hour (even if they don't hurt)
• Low back pain, especially if you didn't previously have back pain, or an increase in pressure in the pelvic area (a feeling that your baby is pushing down)
• Bleeding, spotting, or a change in the type or amount of vaginal discharge
• Fever, chills, faintness, or nausea and vomiting
• Pain or burning when you urinate
2007-02-12 02:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you! I had this with my first daughter starting at about 12 weeks and lasting the entire preganancy. The only thing that helped me was to lay down on the opposite side of the pain (in your case, lay on your right side) and take the palm of my hand and message, pressing as hard as I could tolorate. The pain would ususally ease up for a little while, though it never completely went away. Best of luck to you!
2007-02-12 02:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by tm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant I thought it was round ligament pain but when my doctor did a ultrasound he found I had a cyst on my ovary. He said it was common and it would go away before the end of my pregnancy. It did go away when I was around 5 months.
2007-02-12 02:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by Mom to 1 and 1 on the way 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister had it throughout her entire pregnancy. The farther she got, the worse it got. I'm sorry, I know that's not what you want to hear. I had it towards the end of mine, but not that bad. Just take it easy and allow yourself more time to move the further along you get. Congrats though!
2007-02-12 02:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get it on the right side, i hate it. my fiancee always thinks i m dying when i situate and all of a sudden groan and clutch my side. i am 20 weeks and 4 days along right now.
2007-02-12 02:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had lots with my second. I thought I was havign contractions, could barely wal. Not much you can do but try and rest.
2007-02-12 02:32:43 · answer #8 · answered by Java Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋