Strange sharp pain on the right side of belly button?

Aprilbaby92 · September 2012

I'm 28 weeks along, and I'm having really abnormal sharp pains above my belly button, but on the right side of my stomach.
it hurts alot when I press down on it.
I tried massaging it, but nothing seems to help.

It hurts quite a bit when I sit up, lie down, or stand straight up.
It's a really sharp stabbing feeling. Never felt it before.

I don't know wither I should call my Midwife about it or not.
I don't want to freak out about it, if it's just a muscle spasm or something along those lines.

Any advice?

Cherry1111 · September 2012

I had something similar last week. I called to ask about it and they said it sounds like he was hitting a nerve or pulling on a ligament. But if you are concerned, I figure it lest hurt to call for reassurance.

ta78 · September 2012

I had the same thing happen when I was pregnant with DS.. I went in and they couldn't find anything. It was just the way he was sitting and it stopped after a few days.

If it persists for you, I would call your OB.

littlemac1117 · September 2012

My first thought is RLP, but because you said it is tender when you press on it, I am also thinking maybe your appendix? I would call your doc/mw and ask them if they think you should come in. If it is your appendix, you don't want to leave it and have it get worse, kwim? Good luck!

brooke&ryan&baby · September 2012

I had a similar pain around 28w and was told it was likely round ligament pain. Calling and asking if you're concerned is perfectly fine.

signarvi · September 2012

it really hurt to push down on my bellybutton a few weeks ago, but it only lasted a day or two. It was right after a baby belly growth spurt so I think it was just muscle pulling apart a bit. I told my OB at my next appointment and she wasn't concerned since it did go away.

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