• 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
