Round ligament pain

alexgenie · June 2014

I've just started getting these sharp pains in my left side by my belly button. Have Googled it (I know!! You can't always believe what you read online) and it sounds like round ligament pain. Anyone else had this before? Jeez they suck!!!

ssstephanie214 · June 2014

yep try not to sneeze

jk, impossible. it hurts !

krgriffin26 · June 2014

I get it when I laugh, sneeze, stand up too fast, turn over in bed or pretty move quickly in any direction lol. Dr says round ligament pain. It hurts more than I thought it could.

Btw my dr told me that when she was in med school she would see women come in at 3 am with the pain and they would get any home every time. she thought they were crazy until she got pregnant and realized how much it hurt lol

JPerona0205 · June 2014

Yep, it's round ligament. I get mine the worst at night, but also when I stretch.

babidaj · June 2014

Got it first time today. Woke up and extended my leg. Sharp stabbing pain on the left side above pelvic bone. Lasted a few minutes. Freaked out and called the DT's office today. The nurse said since there was no watery discharge or spotting, there's really nothing to worry about. Asked her if I should stop stretching like that. Nurse said since it scared me, then I should maybe get up and walk around first before stretching (essentially the same as 'avoid sudden movements')

huntress17 · June 2014

I've been getting it big time. Especially today. It's been 4 years since being prego with DD so I kinda forgot about little things like this and I googled it ha ha. Bad juju but then I remember about the ligaments and was like,"dang it!!!!!" Ha ha. Good luck ladies

BuffaloGal75 · June 2014

Mine was really bad for awhile while rolling over or getting up from bed. I would also tell my DH not to make me laugh if I was lying down. It hasn't been so bad lately (I am 15w5d), but I am really careful when getting up!

And yes, coughing and sneezing can be terrible!

Babin5359 · June 2014

I've felt this the last two nights in my sleep. The first night I literally screamed out loud and went right to the bathroom because I thought something was wrong. Last night it felt like a ripping pain in my left pelvic/abdominal area. Today some residual minor cramping like period cramps. I've been feeling the baby move which is reassuring but I still called my doctors office today to get some info.

Makes me wonder what contractions actually feel like...yikes!

uncharted01 · June 2014

It's terrible - it can literally take your breath away. I stood up after a particularly long meeting the other day and double over in pain. So embarrassing!

brichar31 · June 2014

I'm a STM but I don't remember this with DS! Last night I had a sharp pain in my abdomen, then again this morning. I have a doc appt on Wednesday and I haven't experienced any bleeding plus I felt the baby move this morning so I was going to wait and talk to the doc. This post made me feel a bit better! Is it always the left side? I think it felt more central...maybe its not round ligament pain I'm feeling...

AnnieRoo13 · June 2014

Econosaurus said:
I find taking it slow helps. I kind of look like a stoned koala but I take my time rolling over, standing up, etc. and I get them less often that way.

The stoned koala made me laugh.

I've been getting these pains too, although not as severe as some of the other ladies here it sounds like. They really surprise you, don't they? I feel like this is another one of those symptoms that no one tells you about.

dr_pr · June 2014

brichar31 said:
I'm a STM but I don't remember this with DS! Last night I had a sharp pain in my abdomen, then again this morning. I have a doc appt on Wednesday and I haven't experienced any bleeding plus I felt the baby move this morning so I was going to wait and talk to the doc. This post made me feel a bit better! Is it always the left side? I think it felt more central...maybe its not round ligament pain I'm feeling...

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Mine this time around have been more on my right side. From what I understand, the ligaments are on the left and right sides, but can wrap to the middle some too. It does hurt like a mofo, wherever it is!

Kristil2014 · June 2014

I am experiencing this today. Also a bit of discharge, should I be worried?

mexinugget · June 2014

Yeah the round ligament pain sucks, but you know what i thought was worse with ds? When your ribs start to stretch and spread, wholly mother! Husband would rub the same aching spot on my ribs every day. The way your body grows and moves and changes for baby is truly amazing, and borderline medieval torture.

alexgenie · June 2014

I've had the cramping style pains in the lower pelvic area when I sneeze (they suck) but this was a new sensation. More in the tummy by the belly button. That's why I ended up Googling it. It's certainly reassuring that I'm not the only one to experience these pains! DH keeps asking if I think it's all ok, whether the baby is feeling it too (bless him) and I just keep telling him "it's just your baby growing! Everything's fine"

alexgenie · June 2014

PS: I think I need to invest in a heating pad!

alexgenie · June 2014

Kristil2014 said:
I am experiencing this today. Also a bit of discharge, should I be worried?

My midwife always says discharge is normal (especially in the 2nd tri the amount increases) but as long as it's normal colour, consistency and smell then it's fine. Keep an eye on it though!

k1911 · June 2014

It's the worst. I was lying down the other day and sneezed and thought I was going to die lol. I was so scared for the baby I immediately got the doppler out to make sure I could hear the heart beat. Glad to hear that it's normal! No my sneezing while lying on my back!

Kristil2014 · June 2014

alexgenie said:

Kristil2014 said:
I am experiencing this today. Also a bit of discharge, should I be worried?
My midwife always says discharge is normal (especially in the 2nd tri the amount increases) but as long as it's normal colour, consistency and smell then it's fine. Keep an eye on it though!

That is reassuring. Thanks.

alexgenie · June 2014

k1911 said:
It's the worst. I was lying down the other day and sneezed and thought I was going to die lol. I was so scared for the baby I immediately got the doppler out to make sure I could hear the heart beat. Glad to hear that it's normal! No my sneezing while lying on my back!

If I'm laying down and feel the need to sneeze I literally have to pull my knees to my chest before I sneeze or if I'm standing I have to quickly squat down on the floor in a ball to compress my uterus- that's how bad my pains get!!

yess0311 · June 2014

I've been getting them bad for about a week and a half..but mine are mainly in my pelvic/groin area...I literally feel like I got kicked in my vajayjay (greys anatomy fan lol) really hard! It's so painful to sit and walk. I've also been getting really bad discharge..but it's clear discharge so I figure it's normal.

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