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This common though uncomfortable sensation is your bodys way of stretching to accommodate your growing uterus.
Round ligament pain isnt unusual in pregnancy, and its often temporary.
Fortunately, there are some quick ways to ease your discomfort.
What is round ligament pain?
Round ligament pain can feel different for different people.
It may feel achy or crampy, sharp or stabbing.
You might experience the sensations on one or both sides of the lower abdomen.
What causes round ligament pain?
That pull on the ligaments causes sharp pains and dull aches in the lower abdomen.
When does round ligament pain start in pregnancy?
This pregnancy discomfort can continue into the second trimester, but it almost always ends after you deliver.
How long does round ligament pain last?
Round ligament pain may be brief or go on for several hours (yet another mystery of pregnancy!
), but its often temporary in nature, lasting for a few seconds or so.
How does round ligament pain differ from abdominal cramps?
How can you manage round ligament pain?
