side pain - 17w pregnant

[rachavana]

hi guys, does anyone have/has had side pain while pregnant? currently right side and almost feels like stitch but is closer to my back and hip - gets better when I lie down but really struggling to walk without it flaring up

does anyone have any tips, if so? ☺️

@rachavana
I wonder if this is the start of Pelvic Girdle Pain? It can be really evil. Or if it's more sharp, then maybe the baby is lying on a nerve at the moment?
Either way, I was plagued by one sided pain, and I've progressed fine :) xx

Google "round ligament pain", I'm 17 weeks and getting this. Warm compress/bath, paracetamol and some gentle exercise. Swimming might help strengthen the surrounding muscles while taking the weight off x

@cat709 @LemonRizzle thanks both! strangely it’s completely gone today, but I was exercising quite a bit last week, so might need to take it a bit slower and definitely try some swimming instead x