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tightening pain at 16 weeks

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forevermore · 31/03/2009 22:49

i have just come home a long haul flight and finally unpacked and settled down. now getting a tigtening in my womb area to the point of not being able to walk very far without holding my tummy like a corset.

this is secong pregnancy and i am quite big already. felt lots of flutterings whilst away but nothing today. nothing else happening just this discomfort. any ideas?

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forevermore · 31/03/2009 23:06

BTW i have rested for about 2 hours no and although still a bit tight loosening up!

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Hangingbellyofbabylon · 31/03/2009 23:45

I used to get something similar when I was stressed and pregnant. maybe your body is just tired and fed up after the flight? see how you go and if you're worried ring the midwife in the morning.