Tightning, Stetching Feeling at 16 Weeks

BabyHess10 · May 2014

Has anyone experienced a tightning, stretching like sensation in uterus? Almost like gas (and sometimes it is), but other times It will last all day. It us not painful just more of an annoying and concerning numb ache. I have had it since early pregnancy so I dont think it is contractions. Generally I wont notice it for a week then I will have it off and on for a few days. Any ideas? Just normal streching as the uterus and baby grow?

ImALittleDutchGirl · May 2014

I had like a tightening and achy feeling around then. My doctor assured me it was just growing pains At my appointment on Friday.

Amandanmoen · May 2014

I have had this from about 18 weeks on and was assured it's totally normal. Mine comes on during long walks and exercise. I was told it's my muscles working to support my belly. I'm 25 weeks now and I get the feeling without fail if I walk for 10 mins or so. Plus side so far is that while it always happens, it doesn't get any worse. I can walk for an hour or more and just feel a tightness. I might look into a support band if it becomes painful or prevents me from being active during 3rd trimester but I'm not quite at that point yet.