• Round ligament pain during pregnancy can either
be a sharp stabbing pain or a dull ache in the lower
part of your abdomen or groin.
• Round ligament consists of horizontal and vertical
muscles that hold the uterus in place from the back
and front of your pelvis
• The round ligaments in the front stretch and
thicken to accommodate your widening girth; it also
moves up
• As this tummy of yours expands you may experience
a painful tug at the front especially when you make
sudden movements e.g. when you cough or get up from
the sofa or bed or when you roll over in bed.
• You may also experience this pain after a hectic
day or when you have been particularly up and about
• The pain may either travel from the side to
deep inside your groin and it can be felt on one or
both sides
• When round ligament pain hits you, sit down
and relax.
• Lie down on your side with one pillow under
your belly and the other between your legs
• Take a warm bath
• Pelvic rock may help shift the weight of your
baby and take some pressure off the ligaments
• If you find this pain occurring when you walk
a lot, try and cut back and see if it makes any difference
• If walking a lot is on your agenda, wear flats
and take breaks to rest and relax in between
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