Cramps? Round Ligament Pain?

singjen22 · November 2013

Hi everyone. I'm a FTM, and at 16 weeks now, but have been experiencing menstrual like cramps for about 2 weeks now. Everything I read makes it sounds like Round Ligament Pain, and my doctor also said RLP, and to not be overly concerned. Is anyone else experiencing this? Trying to be logical about it, but definitely unnerving when it's first pregnancy! Thanks for any advice!!

alphalyrae · November 2013

Yep. For the last 3 weeks, midwife said not to worry. Baby's heart rate has been totally normal on home doppler so I'm not concerned.

theoryofwhat · November 2013

My round ligament pain only happens when I sneeze, cough, or rollover too fast. For me, it's a sharp pain that goes away pretty quickly (like stubbing your toe-ish). I get the menstrual like cramps, too but I think that's more of a stretching thing for me. Everyone experiences pregnancy differently so if your doctor isn't alarmed you and baby are more than likely fine.

CamrynnsMommy · November 2013

I've been experiencing this as well. It's usually when I make sudden movements or get up the wrong way, but this pain is more intense and excruciating than menstrual cramps.

However, I have had period like cramps as well, I get these if I'm overly active, on my feet a lot, or carry my DD for too long.

It's normal, albeit annoying, but normal.

LindsayB0505 · November 2013

I get what kind of feels like cramps and I think a lot of it is just the uterus stretching out as the baby grows.

Rocknroll64 · November 2013

I get this too. All the time. It is very unnerving, but just gotta keep reminding myself that it is normal and the baby is fine.

ellie7620 · November 2013

I am almost 17 weeks and I still have a lot of what feels like cramping in my hips and lower abs. I imagine this will probably continue for a while as I grow?

frasey · November 2013

for me RLP feels like someone is poking me REALLY hard - its short and hard, and then gone. Happens when I roll over, change positions, whatever. Ive never had cramping tho...