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Aches under pregnant belly

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denbyellie · 23/03/2020 17:13

I'm currently 18 weeks and have aches and twinges under my belly got a feeling this is muscles or my ligaments? Some one put my mind at ease? Absolutely anxious as anything with everything that's happening at the minute..

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NishaaS123 · 23/03/2020 19:24

Omg I had thr same yesterday I am 21 weeks and was worrying so much however they did ease and I spoke to the midwife and she said its normal just things stretching as the baby gets bigger

Solomon1212 · 23/03/2020 20:18

Its normal. Try a belly band which helps to support your belly and takes some weight off your muscles. I was always very large bumped and suffered with this alot. Try to avoid standing for long periods and be aware of your posture. Xx

Astridd · 23/03/2020 20:20

It might be pelvic girdle pain. Mine started at 16 weeks and felt like a stitch.

pollypocketrocket · 23/03/2020 20:23

I had this from about 13-17 weeks. Now 21 weeks and it's back today. Midwife said it's ligaments. X

denbyellie · 24/03/2020 00:01

@Astridd yeeee it does feel like a stitch sometimes! Xx

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Astridd · 24/03/2020 07:56

Tell your midwife, if she thinks it is pelvic girdle pain she can refer to physio but the wait can be long in some areas (I had to wait about 7 weeks)

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