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A typical complaint during pregnancy, round ligament pain is a brief, sharp, stabbing pain or a dull ache that you feel in your lower abdomen or groin. The round ligaments support your uterus in your pelvis, and as your baby and uterus grow, the ligaments must stretch to accommodate this growth. This pain normally starts in the second trimester.
You may have round ligament pain if you feel a short jabbing sensation when you suddenly change positions when getting up from bed, or a chair. Also, you may have this pain when you cough, roll over or getting in and out of the bathtub. If you do a lot of walking during the day or a lot of other physical activity you may have a dull ache in your abdomen. Round ligament pain normally follows what would be a high cut bikini line.
Most times round ligament pain is normal and just a general inconvenience. However, you should never hesitate to call your doctor or midwife if your pain is severe, does not stop after resting, or you have cramping, bleeding, fever, chills, or any other unusual symptoms.
To relieve the pain caused by your round ligaments you should rest! Try resting on the side that is not sore, or sit down and put up your feet for a while. Comfortable rest should help reduce your pain. Try not to overdo any activity and gradually increase your physical activity until you find an amount that is reasonable for your body.
| Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. |
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