My stomach muscles seem to be aching, like the ache you get after doing sit ups and i have been resting so i dont know whats causing it.
2007-08-22 12:26:55 · 9 answers · asked by wendy w 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It is normal. It's not your uterus exuding this sensation nut your abs. Transabdominal muscles (abs) are very thin and are exterior to your uterus. If you were pretty skinny to begin with, the stretching of those muscles can feel like you've done a ton of sit ups because they've NEVER stretched so much before.
Get some thick moisterizer after a shower (warm water loosens up your muscles) and gently knead the areas that hurt. Sometimes the baby will kick back, but that should ease the pain/discomfort a little.
Congrats on the pregnancy!
2007-08-22 12:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by CK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despite the answer above - it isn't actually your uterus stretching that you can feel - there are very few nerve endings in the uterus.
There are a series of ligaments that hold your belly and these are stretching to allow for the expansion of the whole reproductive system. A little further into your pregnancy you will release a hormone that will help this process and make it less uncomfortable.
You should go to your ante natal classes - this and many other things are covered.
2007-08-22 12:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got it really bad when I was pregnant! As your uterus stretches, your muscles get stretched and pushed outwards to the side a bit. It can be really sore but I found that a nice relaxing bath with radox muscle soak helped loads!!!
2007-08-22 19:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by wee_reenie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is quite normal! It is the stretching of your uterine wall, preparing your body for the birth of your child! For most women, this will not last too long or cause too much discomfort! Hope this helps!
2007-08-22 12:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jacki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your stomach is stretching to hold your baby..so even if your resting it feels like youve been working out..when you havent been..
2007-08-22 12:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by Shawn's mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel and I have been told it is normal. I feel sore and my stomach is tight all of the time.
2007-08-22 13:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kali's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its everything growing inside
2007-08-23 03:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by cala s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUR TUMMY IS TRYING TO STRECH,THATS WHY UR ACHY.
2007-08-22 12:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by TABBYKAT34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your uterus stretching!!
2007-08-22 12:30:56 · answer #9 · answered by Sweetcheeks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋