What are the normal aches and pains of pregnancy?

There are so many aches and pains associated with pregnancy, and it's hard to know what's normal, what's not, when you should get checked out. So I want to talk about 3 specific types of discomforts that are normal for pregnant women to feel. The first is lower back pain. When you're pregnant, your belly starts to grow outward, and so your center of gravity shifts back, and you start to waddle, and you carry things funny, and you do all sorts of things that put strain on your back. In addition, your abs are shot as your belly starts to grow, so your back is bearing the brunt of most of what you do, so you may have lower back pain. Another thing to consider, though, is that lower back pain can be a symptom of contractions. So if you're having lower abdominal cramping, lower back ache, feeling abdominal tightening, pressure, pain in your thighs, or you have leaking of fluid, vaginal bleeding, or an increase in discharge associated with the pain, then think more along the lines of preterm labor, and that's when you should get checked out. If it just feels like it's due to the fact that you've sat too long, or you've stood up too long, or you just need to change positions, it's probably just because you're pregnant.
Another normal type of discomfort is round ligament pain. Your uterus is not just hanging out in your belly. It's supported and anchored by ligaments, and one of the most prominent is called the round ligament. It attaches on the side of your uterus at about the level of your belly button, and then runs down and attaches to the pubic bone. So if you have pain in your groin area, like from the side of your belly down into the groin on one side or the other, especially if it came on with a sudden change in movement, it's probably round ligament pain. It usually comes on suddenly and is sharp. Although for some people, it's dull and long-lasting. Sometimes it just feels a little bit achey on one side, and you just want to massage it a little bit. If you're experiencing this type of pain, it's probably round ligament pain.
Another type of pain that people commonly feel is pubic pain, or just generalized pelvic pain. In pregnancy, your body starts to release a hormone called relaxin. And the name makes sense, because it acts on the joint of your pelvis and it relaxes it. It actually happens to increase the internal diameter of your pelvis so that the baby can fit through and is more likely to be born vaginally instead of you needing a C-section. So just tell yourself that it's all for good reason. Some women do, though, have an abnormally large separation of the pelvic joint, and this is called synthesis pubis disfunction. So if you have any questions or concerns about that, talk with your doctor.
So what do you do about lower back pain, round ligament pain, and generalized pelvic pain? Positioning can help with this. Avoid standing for too long or sitting for too long. Position yourself properly at night when you're sleeping. Sleep on your side after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and just get a rolled up blanket or a pillow and prop yourself to the side by putting one behind your hip and then put one beneath your belly on the other side so that the weight isn't just pulling, because that can be uncomfortable. And it also helps to put a pillow in between your knees. You can also try using a heating pack on your lower back for 10 to 15 minutes if you don't feel like it's due to preterm labor. Try taking a warm bath before bedtime. And call your doctor and talk to them about over-the-counter pain relievers that are safe to take during pregnancy.
My motto at the end of the day is "When in doubt, get checked out". If you're not sure what you're experiencing or you're worried about it being related to preterm labor, then don't hesitate to get seen. After being examined, your doctor will decide if further investigation or treatment is warranted for you. Good luck with everything, and if you have more questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at / intermountainmoms , and recommend us to your friends and family too.

[@mariamaruthjacintabah7290]

I was so worried but after watching this I feel at ease now. Thank you so much for this information.

[@210victoriaspursnation4]

Ughhhh I'm 25 weeks tomorrow and I have been in pain with sciatica nerve pains and carpal tunnel syndrome....I'm miserable and can't sleep and still have a ways to go.But I'm not the only one whos suffering😒 update I went to a chiropractor and let me tell you ....they do miracles!!! Seriously almost immediately after my adjustment I had no more sciatica nerve pain nor any of the pain the from that in my leg and foot and I have been having the best sleep!!!

[@namunoo]

U look like Jennifer love Hewitt... tfs the videos. I feel soo much happier to know more knowledge about my pain. I dnt have to freak out all the time!

[@dhanashreeshenoynayak9478]

Thank you so much... Love the way you make things so simple to understand

[@TFESmiles]

You're stunning! I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@alyssazuraihmiller]

i love how straight to the point these are

[@adebeautybox]

Very helpful information! I think my pelvic pain is preparing for a vaginal delivery. This video just confirmed my feelings.Thank you.

[@Goldenprahaan]

Normal delivery?

[@MsSweetlove90]

im 21 weeks pregnant. and have severe round ligament pain.. cant walk cant stand for long periods of time. sucks

[@samtendolkar6110]

I am 12 weeks 5 days today. So excited to move into the second trimester. But currently I have this severe lower back ache and round ligament pain on the right side. I am hoping this is due to my baby growing and the uterus stretching. Have been in pain for two days. Nevertheless I am so excited because it’s just about to be 13 weeks and my bump is showing already.

[@lauraremde9118]

I need to find a obgyn because I'm def pregnant but it's alot of pressure and pain everywhere idk if it's just regular pains of pregnancy or if it's because it's my first pregnancy and I'm not used to it or if I should get checked out

[@tatiannasweets2691]

I’m experiencing stomach and back pain and I’m 7 weeks with twins lol

[@madbahamut]

I'm 13 weeks and I get this pain like gas pain up under my ribs, around my belly button, and low in my pubic area. It's not horrible pain, it's not like contractions, it's more like...when you've gone running for the first time in forever and you get a little stitch in your side. It's like a softer version of that pain and it doesn't feel deep...it's like a 'surface' pain? Anyway. I'll be talking to my OB, but I kind of figured it was the stretching of the uterus. I had an ultrasound less than a week ago and the baby was dancing around lots, perfectly healthy.

[@danielareynoso.r]

Fierce Brosnan Yeah!! My too this is my second pregnancy and when a feel that not pain i will call it discomfort and soreness I literally ran to my OB and the baby was totally fine. I'm 19 weeks now and still feel it and everything moving around.

[@mithilaakter6079]

I am in my 7 week pragnacy but I have pain in my belly... I am so afraid about it... but now thanks for you I feel relive...

[@plantgem]

Thank you, Now I understand why I got this pain in my body...

[@jennmartinez3124]

I have back pain like under my rib but in my back and when I get up it hurts or when I lay down. It's persistent and has not gone away since 4 am it is currently 8 am now I cannot even sit up bcuz it hurts. I lay down and doesn't go away and if I massage it, it makes my stomach hurt

[@natoyabrown7315]

hi thanks for everything.

[@CJ2023Incognito]

My whole tummy is so sore and achy, hard to move at night, sit up, or get dressed :( ouch. 26weeks.

[@baso8392]

she's beautiful

[@angelawomack3874]

every time I lay down and get up I feel sore

[@ps-jn5bg]

Mee too

[@laylalayla2786]

Me as well

[@Akter931]

Me too

[@lotoyathomas1014]

Me too

[@killababe30]

Me too

[@angelawomack3874]

I'm 37week and down low feel sore everyday​

[@RapunzelASMR]

when I lay on my side, even with a pregnancy pillow, I get leg pain in the night. 21 weeks. it happens after some hours of going to sleep. On my back the pain goes away but then after some hours I wake up with back pain

[@dellatv4068]

update ?

[@RapunzelASMR]

@@dellatv4068 my daughter is 17 months old :P And pregnant with nr 2 now. It helped changing sides during the night, or taking a short walk to the bathroom

[@bobbycannon3710]

Hey I watch your asmr videos:D

[@marielamorales968]

I have the same pain

[@kakeetoasha8173]

It's leg cramps which common in the second trimester especially at night.

[@indhooshaji9192]

Thank u so much I was worry before I watch this

[@christinamorrison6802]

Awesome, thank you.

[@jennieebabess2963]

Im 32 weeks Pregnant and i have lots of back pain i feel pressure when i walk not even long distance it can be from my room to the restroom .. Im due October and also i was having white discharge but now its yellow like light yellow

[@tammyarndt9468]

What kind of pelvic pain is not normal? I'm 35 weeks pregnant and have been having preterm labor since 28 weeks. The last two days have been horrible. My contractions are many but inconsistent and they are very painful. I have a tin of pressure in my pelvis and rectum especially during contractions, and it's very painful to walk or sit down. This is not relieved by anything. Baths or position changes only increase the pain

[@adnan5242]

I have missed my periods but i m suffering form back pain and legg pain

[@yuganth2715]

I'm second pregnant of 13 weeks and c section for first baby. I have pelvis sharp pain and all of sudden no symptoms.

[@latoshatanner7711]

I am 7 weeks and I sat for 15 Min I got up and I coughed and I felt a sharp pain were the pelvic part is is that normal

[@marisagerstorff9310]

Okay so I keep having little minor pains around my belly button and on my sides it mainly only happens I feel like at night but sometimes it can happen during the day it's not as bad as at night my period was late by like maybe 4 days and I then started on the 1st but when I did start it was I don't want to say heavy but medium and there was one blood clot it was brighter than usual but it but on the second day it got really light and on the third it just stopped I took 4 pregnancy test and two came out positive 2 came out negative I went to hospitals and they also took pregnancy test and those even came out negative but like I said I've been having pains and I've been getting nauseous dizzy light-headed tmi but constipated and stomach almost feels like its stretching almost like I've been feeling the pregnancy symptoms but I'm not pregnant any ideas.?

[@muddingqueen507]

I’m 33 weeks . I have like abdominal pain and legs are sore . Every time I try and get up

[@rajaamir1521]

dear it's going my pregency 2nd month..but I just feel pain and change in my belly left side...why??

[@paulinehousen5627]

please reply my period come from the 5 still the 9 it looks pinkish I do 5 pregnant test and there say negative but I feel pregnant my back hurts don't have much symptoms

[@-d26-]

Is dull achiness/pulling feeling on lower left side, feels like its near groin joint area, a sign of very early pregnancy?

[@zoetonykennedy9141]

if u are on doubt just get checked out lady's x

[@vampirekyofang]

I never had any pain cravings nothing i do have a vary high pain tolerance meaning unless it is broken I can't feel it I can't feel pain plus I have seizures too

[@najahhardwick3675]

Im 29 weeks today 3rd child and my full back is constantly in pain and omgg and being sick with athsma when i breathe in its like the top of my spine hurts even more

[@fatimahhussain8234]

Man here is the thing I have done all of that but I feel the kid is in my pelvic are moving it hurts like crazy what is good for that.

[@nessyscott02scott37]

tried find page on fb when try to sign up just says not found. I'm very worried right now can anyone help me please.

[@faithcrown3770]

I need help am 9 weeks pregnant after eating mostly after dinner for the past 1 week I feel my stomach inching me like biting, and I would have to go to toilet the next day to feel relief of this . Like a little way of experiencing diarrha

[@CaffeineCathy]

I have a small area under my bellybutton that feels a little bruised when touched only. Only currently 5 weeks and no other nasty symptoms. What could this be?

[@Mac18841]

Any update regarding this?

[@kyipasbeautyminati4172]

I took a road trip in which thr was a lot of jerkings now i feel a pinching sensation in my belly and i just entered second trimester

[@hellenarinda4143]

Plus the headaches associated to cramping also

[@pallusvlog5195]

What about the rib pain . M in my 35 weeks n M having rib pain . Can't sit for longer time , have to lie down

[@shamaneadams8221]

My LMP started on April 27 and finished 2 may, when's my due date to give birth?

[@VLoveTarot]

thanks for the explanation!

[@wipkhoba]

Poking feeling on left side of stomach is normal in 9th week??

[@strozierchristie]

I found out today im pregnant and i dont no what to do someone please help me

[@hichinu5779]

I m 5 months pregnant... I have under jaw paining with left side chest is paining... plz suggest me what shall I do...coz I m always sleeping left side...

[@yackelinerazo9854]

Ok now that clear up things i was standing to much wall cooking and had just a little not to of a strong pain in my left side so now I know why. Cause for me it’s to early to tell if im pregnant 🤰

[@angelawomack3874]

if I take a walk I feel pressure down low

[@frunches]

Spd?

[@MrsBryant1024]

@@frunches what

[@treeoflife7854]

I have this too

[@annamariebacus5923]

I feel discomfort sometimes, like in my uterus part, even if I'm walking it hurts. What is happening

[@yelenagalachinskaya8724]

Have some pain above my csection scar (had section 2.5 years ago) is that normal?

[@sabeenmirza2897]

I have abdominal pain too much now its my first month

[@stephaniejones2565]

I’m 39 weeks and I have had horrible SPD this pregnancy. Just awful.

[@sunflower1602]

I’m literally days away from my due date and I been in so much pain specially when laying down and getting up from bed or when sitting down I no longer can walk as much I cry from the pain 🥺🥺 p.s I’m so ready to have this baby😞😣

[@meganp4790]

Is your pain is upper stomach left area that what going thru it hurts when I move but when I lie down it goes away.

[@ashwinighaywat5614]

@@meganp4790 hey how are you now Was it a pregnancy symptom?

[@user-pz5ni8vq9r]

What about rib pain? I have been hurting under my right breast and it hurts when I breathe or lay on my right side

[@mariananez2062]

My girlfriend is pregnant and is 37 weeks and is getting sharp pain on her upper belly what can she do ?

[@DEEFAYEOO]

I’m experiencing this sharp stabbing pain on my right it’s so unbearable that I don’t know know what to do and I’m only 3weeks, I was so worried I thought something is wrong I hope it goes away 😭😭

[@simangelemilicentkatsande7359]

Any update?

[@persephionie7412]

Update?

[@michaeldalida3624]

My whole body is aching for 3 days. 15 weeks pregnant.

[@izabelladobaczewska251]

I have none of these, but I do have chest pain on my right side, under my breast. I've mention it to my doctors but none of them have offered an explanation or a solution, they just kind of ignore me. It hurts less when I wear a bra, I think because of the pressure. So I just have to wear a bra all the time now. It sucks.

[@munaismailmohamed8044]

I had it in the early pregnancy its normal. Most it's pain when laying down isn't?

[@giondiedwards2555]

@@munaismailmohamed8044 yesss omg except under my left breast rib

[@effy2608]

i keep getting dull stomouch ache in the middle as well as lower back and middle back why am i getting this pain when im only 4 weeks :( im always feeling sick constantly tierd

[@ladyrainicorn7659]

I’m 5 weeks and my stomach feels like there’s a ton of water in it that’s heavy and every time I move it , it hurts sooo bad and I can not sleep and I’m nauseated but haven’t thrown up yet. Pls help

[@jocilynharris6960]

My legs are always hurting. But my baby is fine.

[@nkonzobayeni7538]

I'm only 4 weeks but my back is killing me.. Should I be worried.?

[@makylaouellette7116]

I’m around 6 weeks pregnant and have lower abdominal like pressure. It’s weird. It doesn’t really hurt but it’s uncomfortable

[@emilydavis2583]

@@xoxomarcyxoxo how is it now ?

[@emilydavis2583]

@@xoxomarcyxoxo awwwww im so sorry

[@cuteirish66b]

thank you so much. I've been trying to find an explanation for my groin pressure pain which makes it very painful to walk or move my legs. I've notified my OB but he hasn't examined me just told me that it's normal and things are fine. baby's heart seems fine. nothing really comforted me as to knowing why it was so painful to walk or stand up from sitting. I've had a previous pregnancy that was healthy but ended in a stillbirth because my water had broken but was leaking very slowly when ever I went in to get checked the hospital only did the strip color test but the came out negative. I finally went in afterwards for three days of no movement. the labor and delivery couldn't find a heartbeat and ordered an ultrasound only than they realized I had no fluid at all but my cervix was still high, hard and closed. so I was induced and delivered a stillborn. This time I my pressure pain is constant and daily since I was 23 weeks and a half. I'm currently 29 weeks and 3 days. This video is the closest I got to an explanation to my low abdominal and groin pressure pain. thank you

[@chelledelmendo9554]

WambleeWea Red Feather .

[@danielareynoso.r]

I'm so sorry to hear that!! I daughter was stillbirth too. Due to GD and poor medical care. Now at 19 weeks preggs whit second everything scare the crap out of me. And since I was pregnant whit my first I develops heavy anxiety and after her dead still struggling tiil now. Everyday is a rollercoaster.

[@boysule5386]

Am feeling pain down my stomach close to my vegina is it normal pls I want to no

[@ikran8213]

I am pregnant 17 weeks and six days and my back is hurting me really bad

[@micholakinola1053]

I'm 6 weeks and my back hurts like hell

[@micholakinola1053]

My pelvic im 17 weeks and 2 days

[@samirabangura4117]

I have pain on my left side stomach i can sleep that side but am praganta

[@madisonjenna6067]

39 weeks pregnant today and noticed my right ankle, leg and foot swell drastically more than my left for the past couple weeks. There's a sore lump in the arch of my right foot and the top of my foot gets red and warm (on top of being extreeeemely swollen). Is this a normal part of the swelling aspect that pregnant women get?

[@clarahailey3115]

It’s been five years, but I’m still asking. What happened??? Because that doesn’t sound good!

[@prashanthi2013]

Small area in belly hurts during 7 month pregnancy. Why

[@Marialejandra_212]

What do you mean by fluid?? Can you elaborate please ? And discharge? It’s so confusing because they say discharge is normal so could you please explain

[@joejoesanders227]

28weeks and I’ve been having really sore knees. Every time I’m squatting they hurt so bad.

[@wallydolly8146]

Try taking vitamin D3.

[@miao8699]

Hi.i am feeling pain stoach sides pain.lower belly pain.after embiryio transfr of days 6.7 8 9..now still.little little

[@Eshail25431]

U r pretty and have knowledge too I rely on ur information

[@Bella-ts1eh]

Im only watching this for my child development class haha

[@patriciaalexis6443]

Im 38 weeks n 3 days i get bad leg cramps n the line on my belly goin down to that fattt part over my vagina pains alot ..feels like it never goes

[@lovelyrics3656]

Mam my wife has fever and she vomits also and she has severe body pain what to do mam pls reply

[@gloriajuarez7520]

I been having pain since yesterday on wer i wud say my kidney's are at.. i feel like my kidnys hurt but the doctor said it might be round ligament.. im bearly 9 weeks.. im worried cus i dnt think its round ligament i think its my kidneys

[@brendabee2567]

Am carrying twins only 2months l feel pain on my right side

[@karlmia9421]

Do you have appointment for fibroids operations, do you know any woman that's in this condition? With the help of Dr Aluda on KZbin, the surgery may not be necessary after all

[@greekmythology9538]

I stretched this morning and my uterus hurt me so lol , I buckled up

[@peejaywordz5721]

Is is possible to have an upper back pain and stomach pain when you are pregnant

[@brendasollers9750]

I have upper back pain,so what does that mean when your pregnant?

[@jesspstn]

I do, too!

[@carlareyes6003]

Idk if Im pregnant if im sore like shoulders and back and when I stretch my stomach hurts

[@meaganf2069]

This happened to me from 4 weeks girl! I had the same lol

[@luwanamedina5186]

36 weeks and my inner thigh hurts so much. 😭😭😭 Ohhh lord its so painful. With sooo much pressure.

[@Goldenprahaan]

Same so what is solution?

[@sebastianwilliams4321]

i have leaking of fluids is this a sign of pregnancy?

[@sazzlepop321]

I had a full day of an achy womb and I needed a heat pack - I am 4weeks. Then it clears up

[@dzeinasmirnova8780]

How are you feeling now?

[@betod3113]

I been feeling that way ever I was last with my lady then later on after I started feeling that way 😞 we haven't seen each other she's been acting weird lately

[@fallonmariejones7059]

Is it normal to have shooting sharp pains in the middle of your stomach from under your breast to your belly button

[@sruthiashokan5462]

Any update?

[@samirabangura4117]

Is that bad for me coz am worry

[@hellenarinda4143]

U didnt talk about cramping in the uterus, is it normal or

[@momokokososo8534]

But what if the pelvic pain happens too early? Like 4 or 5 weeks?

[@ghufranal3931]

Momo Kokososo awesome question!

[@cakesomebymehnaz5203]

I also have same question

[@zoetonykennedy9141]

Momo Kokososo I have that on my lower left size! this video basically answerd it and said it's ligament stretching. I am only 9 weeks. if u are in doubt get checked lady's x

[@DaisyNath918]

i am facing the same problem. i am 4weeks 3days

[@Janiceian00937]

It happened to me to but I was working I heard that it had to do with moving a lot and lifting things and such After a long days work I would feel so fatigued and most of my stomach would hurt As soon as I told my boyfriend he told me to stop working and just like that it stopped Always better to ask a doctor though ☺️

[@elizabethcamargo5397]

I'm 26 weeks pregnant with my second and I have been having so much pain. I get these strong contraction like pains that i feel in my lower abdomen, back, and pelvic area. The pain level is just like when I was dilated 6 cm with my first. I cry and move around till the pain is so intense that I cant even walk or talk and while Im having them I have alot of milky discharge. My doctor and nurses told me its just round ligament pain but I fear going into preterm labor. Everytime they check me they say everything is fine. Is someone else experiencing the same with their second child?

[@miah9259]

Elizabeth Camargo okay?

[@LuvG0ddess]

Elizabeth Camargo I'm experiencing this same exact thing. Went to the ER and they said it's just my muscles stretching. This is my 2nd pregnancy and that's not it! I've been having contractions for 5 days, about every 7-10 mins, pelvic pressure, and increased discharge. They told me to buy a baby belt. I feel like no one is listening to me. I'm so frustrated.

[@saeedakram3673]

+LuvG0ddess I HF hut

[@chunkymomvlogs7220]

LuvG0ddess how did everything go? I'm going through that right now. Irritated uterus due to dehydration which is false (I drink a gallon a day)

[@bushnad8357]

@elizabeth camargo you pregnancy was normal? Baby was fine? It was preterm labour?

[@paigedeneen4935]

I'm almost 6 weeks, and I've been getting occasional pain in my right side and right shoulder. Is that normal? Or should I be worried?

[@sofycutee1131]

Paige Deneen right side of ur lower back? Hips?? Pls reply . M going through the same

[@jaysouf8993]

Paige Deneen me to did you find the reason why ?

[@tharanagarajan2530]

+sofy cutee I am going through the same.I am 4 weeks pregnant and I am having pain in lower right side abdomen I am scared if that is safe to the baby .

[@glenruth5781]

It might be the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy so consult your doctor imediately

[@latoyambirimujo8115]

My write side is painfull I always let my daughter massage me;it comes and goes between my stomach and vagina;is that normal iam months.

[@samirabangura4117]

Doctor am praganta for 10 day but dae can see anything for now so am worry is that bad .and i cant sleep at the left side it pain me can u tell me the reason off that pls

[@andrea37273]

Its 10 days. Im 4 months with a baby girl and i just started showing. So it's okay.

[@marysargusingh1516]

Im only 7 weeks into pregnancy and im diring grom pain. I cant handle ittt. Mabey its coz in really young

[@ashlingiza]

Mary Sargusingh did everything turn out ok?

[@marietess6224]

I have low lying placenta ifeel pain of my pelvic and also pain both side of my lower abdomin.i always go to toilet for pee.

[@munaismailmohamed8044]

Go and check for urine infection in pregnancy

[@traciahightower409]

Currently My Lower Stomach & Right Side Is In Pain, Im 32 Weeks What Should I Do?? ANSWER PLEASE!!!.

[@abyneichristensenlacey5137]

Tra'Cia Brown go to a doctor..

[@traciahightower409]

Abynei Christensen Lacey You Late!!!