Sore bump

[RowsOfFlowers]

Hello, I am 19 weeks pregnant and my bump feels so sore, mostly underneath bump but today it’s been around my belly button as well. It’s quite uncomfortable. Is this normal?

Sounds like ligament discomfort at this point in the pregnancy they are being stretched to support your growing womb. You may feel fetal movements soon. Any sudden stretching and pulling etc can exacerbate this discomfort.
You can take paracetamol no more than 8 tabs in 24 hrs but try to rest and not overdo things.

Thanks so much for your reply. That’s what I’ve put it down to as well. I’m worried to take paracetamol but I’ll definitely take it if it becomes too bad. I was just feeling worried something was wrong!

Look at a bump support band. I am quite a small lady and have coordination and balance difficulties and a bump support band made a huge difference. Effectively the weight in your growing bump is stuck out on the side of your body making your body very lopsided and stretching it one way. The band draws that weight back onto your spine which maintains your normal centre of gravity.

I’ve just had a bath with neals yard bath oils and that really helped. Feeling a bit better now.

Thank you, I’ll look into this. It really hurts even sat down!