Dec 05 2008
Pregnancy Aches and Pains
If you are on your first pregnancy, the changes in your body that occur on an almost daily basis may be too much to handle. Add the fact that pregnancy hormones are coursing through your veins at a rapid pace and almost anything can set off a first time mother for a trip to the doctor’s office.
Prior problems with conceiving or a previous miscarriage may increase your anxiety over every ache and pain, so much that you will not rest without calling your doctor. If you are that nervous, call. Your doctor fields many calls from first time mothers and part of their job is to reassure you when things are going well. It doesn’t hurt you or the baby to have a checkup to alleviate your stress.
A good way to lower your stress level about aches and pains is to know your anatomy and understand why you may have pains in areas that appear unrelated to your baby inside your uterus.
Many women experience pain or cramping in their groin area, especially on the right side. Ligaments hold your uterus in place and as your uterus becomes heavier with the baby and placenta, these ligaments may sometimes strain to hold the uterus in place. The ligaments become sore and you may feel pain or cramping from the ligaments (which attach near your groin area) especially at the end of the day. As your uterus expands, it turns to the right, causing more pain on the right side.
Always remember that pregnancy is hard and no question should be left unanswered. If you are nervous, call your doctor and get the answers you need to stop worrying.
