sob and rib pain

slwalters16

I am 28 wks pregnant and have been told my baby is 70th percentile, I have been very short of breath and tonight it feels like something is crushing my rib cage, also having a sharp pain in my ribs, the kind u get when u run too much kinda...is this normal or should I consult my dr?

KonaCoffeeBean

I'm also having side and rib pain, but as far as I can tell, it's related to the baby's position. It kind of ebbs and flows throughout the day. It's awful when I'm driving, which is just great; I typically drive about 2,000 miles per month.

kbbtah

Oh yes...2 weeks with intense rib pain that won't subside or go away. I don't think it's LO. Either pinched nerve or gall bladder issues. OUCH.

aliciaspinnet

I think my baby has lodged himself in my rib cage for the last few days - I've been getting an uncomfortable stretched feeling in my lower ribs and feeling a bit more short of breath than I was. What you're feeling might be totally normal, but I would still check with your doctor, especially if your symptoms are severe. There are conditions which could cause your symptoms such as a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs which you are more prone to in pregnancy), and you don't want to miss the diagnosis if that's the case.

hughesnick

My doc said mine was a pinched nerve. Suggested stretching or shifting positions. I don't think it helps...

HoosOnFirst

I think you should call your doc if you are uncertain. But baby started kicking me in the ribs last night and... Ow!