33 weeks and pain under/behind ribs

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Hi, I'm 33 + 2 and for about the past week I've been feeling really uncomfortable behind the bottom of my rib cage on the left hand side. It almost feels like part of the baby is behind/under my rib cage, is this possible?

Just after any reassurance that other people have experienced this and any tips on how to relieve.... is it related to the way I am sitting? Shifting about is becoming quite uncomfortable and I'm conscious that I'm lounging about a lot more than normal rather than sitting up straight. Or is it just a case of grin and bear it, possibly with the help of paracetamol? If it is the baby being under there, is there any way to move her out the way?

I'd really appreciate any tips, thanks

Please get your bp checked. Pain behind ribs is a sign of pre-eclampsia.

www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pre-eclampsia/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

Thankyou Realitystrikesback

Blood pressure is fine and I don't have any of the other symptoms.... it's a bit scary though so thanks for making me aware of symptoms to look out for.

My pain is only on one side of my ribs and feels behind the rib cage rather than underneath near my abdomen. It has been lessening a bit so hopefully is nothing to worry about. I will be sure to check with my midwife asap though

This is normal, its the uterus and baby pressing on your ribs.
Its driving me mad too!
www.babyworld.co.uk/information/pregnancy/pregnancyproblems/pregprobs_rib_pain.asp

It's not always normal and should always be checked out. Pre eclampsia can be fatal for mother and baby.