{"id":30203,"date":"2021-05-11T09:30:03","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T13:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=30203"},"modified":"2021-05-11T15:36:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T19:36:34","slug":"round-ligament-pain-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/round-ligament-pain-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of round ligament pain during pregnancy\u2014and 7 pregnancy-safe treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re pregnant, abdominal pain can be a scary yet normal part of pregnancy. It often happens because your body is changing to welcome a growing baby. One common cause of abdominal pain during pregnancy is a condition called round ligament pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two large ligaments run from your uterus, the organ that feeds a developing baby, down to your groin. \u201cThey\u2019re essentially holding the uterus in place,\u201d says Harpreet Brar, MD, a board-certified OB-GYN at Detroit Medical Center’s Hutzel Women’s Hospital<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What causes round ligament pain?<\/span><\/h2>\n

These ligaments stretch as your uterus grows, irritating nearby nerve fibers and causing spasms, numbness, tingling, or other pain sensations. Sudden movements such as quickly standing, laughing, and coughing also rapidly contract and stretch the ligaments. All of these factors can contribute to lower abdomen pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRound ligament pain is a sign that the uterus is growing and expanding, but unfortunately can be very uncomfortable,\u201d <\/span>says Raeonda Bullard, MD, a resident in the department of obstetrics & gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia at <\/span>Augusta University<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This type of pain usually happens in the second trimester of pregnancy, into the third<\/span>. It\u2019s a common pregnancy symptom <\/span>and other than being uncomfortable, it is not dangerous or permanent.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does round ligament pain feel like?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many times, round ligament pain causes discomfort that comes and goes on the right side of the abdomen, pelvis, or hip area. It can also happen on the left or even both sides of the body and radiate to the groin area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is usually a sharp, shooting pain and often can range from moderate to severe in nature,\u201d Dr. Bullard says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pain typically lasts for a few seconds at a time. It can also cause:<\/span><\/p>\n