Almost 5 months and having lower abdominal pain?
I’m occasionally experiencing lower abdominal pain, it’s only severe when I move a certain way, cough or sneeze. I’ve been told that it may be caused by the baby balling up in one place, the baby may be moving or just simply growing. It’s been going on about 2 days. Should I wait it out or contact my doctor?
Is the pain like muscle pain? If so, it could be that your muscles or ligaments are trying to stretch – especially if you feel them when you cough or sneeze. If this is so, they will go away.
If you’re really uncomfortable, call the doctor – that’s what they’re there for. =) They don’t mind those kind of questions. I’m sure they get them all the time, and are used to answering these kind of questions. They’d rather have you call, and tell you you’re just fine, than wait too long, and have something wrong with you.
Good luck!
Do you have a good "baby book"? Consult it.
If not- you should buy or get one fromthe library.
If the pain comes along with strong contractions- It could simply be "Braxton Hicks Contractions"- very common throughout pregnancy-
look it up online.
How intense?
How often?
It could also be the baby just "sitting" on something, or a nerve.
Don’t be too worried- if it continues or if it gets worse- mention it to your doctor. When you are pregnant all kinds of wierd pains occour.
(Ive had 4 kids)
Even though its been said that when you have abdominal pains that appear very painful in the early stages of pregnancy, it’s caused because of the growing of the baby, but you still should see your O.B doctor in case that’s not the case. It also can be signs of a miscarriage.