I'm 26 weeks today and I keep getting this sharp pain in my vagina (sorry for the tmi) could it be lightening crotch ? I Googled it and.it said cervical dilation but I remember my aunt telling me about lightening crotch ? Any advice would be great thanks much ladies
Right there with you. Like someone stabbing me in the vagina with something sharp at random times. Super awkward when I'm trying to walk around my life like a normal human. My midwife said it's due to "increased blood flow" in the area and higher blood volume in general. I was told it's normal, nothing to worry about, and is just going to happen. Try to relax. Drink water. The usual advice- normal pains. Anyone got anything else on this one? Is there ever a time to worry about lightening crotch?
If it's fairly quick and feels like a lightning bolt going up or down your vagina then yep, lightening crotch. My OB said it also has to do with the pelvis widening and the muscles. It's random and comes out of nowhere but passes quickly.
I agree with what @noelietrex said. Seems like it's pretty usual. Also, the other day I had lightning crotch and lightning boobs going on simultaneously. So that was something.
Totally normal. I would say if it sticks around consistently for a while, meaning the pain is a strong ache vs a shooting pain, then I would call the dr.
Re: Lightening crotch?!
Oh the many joys of pregnancy!!