rib and stomach pain??

[Butterflyy20]

i'm 38 weeks pregnant and i've been having this rib pain like a stitch feeling all day now it's not only there but all over my stomach and radiating around my back! i'm a ftm so i have no idea if it's just normal or if it could be the start of something?? baby isn't in my ribs or anything and he is 3/5 engaged. thanks in advance xx

My 1st pregnancy the day I went into labour I had a stitch all day.. I thought It was because I had walked up a hill with shopping didn't realise I was in labour untill late on that night when it turned into strong period type pains. Not saying its the same for yourself as everyone is different. Do the pains come and go or is it constant? It could also be something different try a warm bath / paracetamol see if it eases
If not maybe give your midwife a call?

@boymummy3
it's pretty constant but the lower pains come and go. i've had a bath etc and it's just got worse 🤣 i'll have to wait and see 🤞🏽

Oh it may be a sign that it's slow labour then... Try and time the lower pains see if they get closer

If pains get worse with a bath could be early labour is ur stomach getting tight as well

I would call delivery ward as could be a sign or preeclampsia. Please get it checked out....

my stomach is feeling quite tight and my back is aching a bit, i don't think it's preeclampsia as i have always had normal and sometimes low blood pressure. i have mw tomorrow so she can double check x

are these classed as regular?? i'm not sure what to expect they're not really painful just coming and going...

Yes they’d class as regular, hope you’re ok?

Yeh let your midwife know she might check and give u a sweep if ur dilated

weirdly enough they're still going but not getting any stronger so i've left it. was able to sleep in the night so waiting to see if i have any changes! i have a MW appointment today anyway so i'll ask her xx