Bad shooting pains down below (37+2)

[amandalk91]

Hi all, I'm pregnant with my first :) so bare with me haha. I've been getting really bad shooting pains down below the past two days, usually after standing up, I could cry with the pain. Is this normal? I was thinking it was lightening maybe but I haven't got a clue. It's not all the time or anything but quite often. Help x

[MissMartin1992]

hello! im not much help as im not as far along as you but shooting pains down below are normally referred to as 'fanny dagers' i believe its totally normal.. i have no idea what causes them lol .. hope your okay they dont sound v.pleasent do they

[RockerMummy184]

My friend once helpfully described them as 'getting an electric shock in my cervix' it's very common, not sure what causes them though!

[Picklesauage]

Agh the beloved 'lightning crotch' one of many pleasures of late pregnancy. Rest assured, it will be over soon!
I am 35+ 2 and have had one attack of lightning crotch and increasing braxton hicks, which feel like all the breath in my chest is being squeezed out!