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What do stretching pains feel like?

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fairywing · 17/04/2009 16:51

Im currently 5+5 and have been having these sort of uncomfortable sensations in my lower abdomen for about a week now on and off. I'm due to see the dr for the first time on monday so will chat to him then but wondered if anyone could put my mind at resit in the meantime. I am really struggling to describe them its definitely not like period pain and its not a sharp or stabbing pain. Its more of a dull kind of deep, dull, muscular ache i think. I wouldn't describe it as painful more just uncomfortable. Im just very aware of it at the moment. It feels 'odd'. Is this likely to be stretching pains or does that normally feel like period pains? The thing that is worrying me is that i remember feeling like this around the time of my miscarriage last time, i cant remember whether it was before or after. Does anybody recognise what i am talking about.

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notnowbernard · 17/04/2009 17:01

Hi

Think I recognise what you're talking about... I had them with dd1 at about 6 weeks

They felt like a stitch does, if that;s any help

Call the ante-natal ward if you're concerned... they should be able to help

Chellesgirl · 19/04/2009 00:10

Its normal. Most women experience this type of stretching sround 6 weeks. I know I did, but you'll probably find its actually just severe bloating. Drink plenty of water and relax as much as you can. Your muscles are starting to prepare your body for the next few months.(its your hormones starting to losen up the muscles) Make sure to use some kind of lotion on your tummy/hips like Cocoa butter or aloe vera gel.

EdwardCullensWife · 19/04/2009 00:11

Sharp, like a stitch.

Hopeful2 · 19/04/2009 13:56

I've had this feeling off & on for the last week or so. I'm (hopefully) 11 weeks & 2 days pg now. I say hopefully as I have the scan on Tuesday 28th to confirm if all is well with little one & that the hb is there. Had missed mc last Nov so I'm v.nervous!
The sharp stitch like pain I keep getting is on my right side, but I don't know whether I have just pulled something after being silly & getting on my motorbike the other week . I only sat on it as clearly I won't be riding it...Think I prob over stretched a muscel...

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