Round ligament pain?

[strawberryplum993]

Hi all!

Today I woke up with my stomach feeling quite tight / bloated and towards late afternoon / into this evening it’s changed into a sharp stabbing pain in my lower right side (towards the groin kind of under the belly). I read online about round ligament pain and wondered if anyone has experienced this? I’m scared to google too much because it only makes me worry!

I’m 17 weeks and it’s the first kind of ‘irritation’ / mild discomfort I’ve felt really.

Thanks in advance x

I used to get round ligament pain, roughly where you're describing when I was walking places or doing a bit too much. It was tight and felt like it was being pulled but would ease as soon as I stopped/slowed down.

If you're at all worried, call the midwife. I know in these times people don't want to be a burden on the NHS but a quick phone call to maternity assessment won't do any harm and probably put your mind at ease.

@ContadoraExplorer thank you! I’ve definitely been worried to contact the midwives at the moment (I know that sounds silly) but I think because contact is quite distant during these times I feel as though I am adding strain by calling. This is also my first pregnancy so I’m not too sure what to expect.

It seems to be easing off a little now but I’ll definitely give them a call if it continues. Thank you! X