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

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

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

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!