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2 Apr 2024

Relieving Round Ligament

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Relieving Round Ligament
Round ligament pain is a common discomfort experienced during pregnancy.
This article aims to provide practical and specific strategies for managing and alleviating this pain.
Understanding Round Ligament Pain
Round ligament pain occurs as the ligaments that support your uterus stretch to accommodate your growing baby.
This can cause a sharp, stabbing pain or a dull ache in your lower abdomen, often exacerbated by sudden movements.
Effective Pain Management Techniques
Gentle Exercise
  • Prenatal Yoga: Focuses on stretching and strengthening, which can alleviate round ligament pain. Look for poses like the side-angle pose or the standing mountain pose.
  • Walking: A low-impact exercise that helps in stretching the muscles gently, reducing the strain on your ligaments.
Correct Posture
  • Sitting Comfortably: Use supportive cushions when sitting. Avoid crossing your legs to reduce pressure on your ligaments.
  • Standing Smartly: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart; avoid standing for long periods.
Heat Therapy
  • Warm Bath: Soaking in a warm bath can soothe the pain by relaxing the muscles and ligaments.
  • Heating Pads: Apply a warm (not hot) heating pad to the painful area for short periods.
Supportive Gear
  • Maternity Support Belt: These belts provide support to your lower abdomen, easing the strain on your round ligaments.
  • Comfortable Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing to avoid additional pressure on your abdomen.
Avoiding Trigger Activities
  • Rapid Movements: Avoid sudden movements like quickly standing up or turning, which can trigger the pain.
  • Heavy Lifting: Refrain from lifting heavy objects, which can exacerbate the strain on your ligaments.
Rest and Relaxation
  • Adequate Rest: Ensure you get enough rest. Lie on your side with a pillow between your legs to ease the tension.
  • Stress Management: Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation.
Professional Care
  • Physical Therapy: A physical therapist can provide specific exercises and techniques to strengthen your core and reduce pain.
  • Regular Check-ups: Discuss with your healthcare provider for personalized advice and to rule out other causes of pain.
Checklist
  • Gentle Exercise (Prenatal Yoga, Walking)
  • Correct Posture (Sitting, Standing)
  • Heat Therapy (Warm Bath, Heating Pads)
  • Supportive Gear (Maternity Belt, Comfortable Clothing)
  • Avoiding Trigger Activities (Rapid Movements, Heavy Lifting)
  • Rest and Relaxation (Adequate Rest, Stress Management)
  • Professional Care (Physical Therapy, Regular Check-ups)
Q&As
Q: Can round ligament pain be a sign of something more serious? A: Typically, no. However, if you experience severe or persistent pain, it's important to consult your healthcare provider to rule out other complications.
Q: Is it safe to use a heating pad for round ligament pain? A: Yes, but ensure the heat is warm, not hot, and use it for short periods to avoid raising your core body temperature.
Q: Can exercise worsen round ligament pain? A: Gentle exercises like prenatal yoga or walking can actually help, but high-impact exercises or rapid movements might worsen the pain. It's crucial to listen to your body and avoid overexertion.
Q: Should I wear a maternity support belt all day? A: It's not necessary to wear it all day. Use the belt during activities that trigger pain or when you require extra support.
Q: Is round ligament pain more common in subsequent pregnancies? A: Yes, it can be more common and noticeable in second or later pregnancies as the ligaments have been stretched before.
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Quiana
3 Feb 2024

Between gas and round ligament pain.. these last 8 hours of pain was exhausting… I hadn’t had round ligament pain like that before. Thankful for the nurses at L&D that I could page and talk through it. Baby girl is growing 😩💕💕

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Shani
We got this mommy. We almost thier. These girls given it to us hu?
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Quiana
Girlllll 😩 idk about this.. 😩. It scared me because I’m only 23 weeks so I’m cautious! Plus baby girl was living her best life in there while I was in pain which was good.
27 Mar 2024

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Janea
28 Oct 2023

Round ligament pains PLUS a toothache 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 what a great way to spend the weekend 😩

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Mercedes
This is a old remedy gargle you mouth out with peroxide it’s safe I did a few times with my last 2 pregnancy’s help take away the pain an clean the affected tooth
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Natalie
30 Sep 2023

These round ligament pains are killing me 😣😣😣 what are some ways to soothe??

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Blocked user
A warm bath helps me
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Blocked user
With some bath salt
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✨🩵Shaylee✨🩵
5 Aug 2023

Anyone else been experiencing round ligament pain while moving too fast because sheesh 😅

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Jessii
Yes omggg!
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✨🩵Shaylee✨🩵
Just about took me out when I got out of bed like my goodness I was on my knees 🤣
27 Mar 2024

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Robin
3 Aug 2023

I hate you round ligament pains you suck lol but remaining positive for this blessing🥰🩷🩵

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Sierra
Omg yes! I thought something was wrong because I would cough and it would hurt like a bitch! Until I looked it up and found out that it’s normal 😂
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Robin
How was hoping it wouldn’t be so bad since I’ve had two other children, but this is the first time I’ve worked while being pregnant. It’s pretty strenuous job so I been feeling it more than what I did with the other two so painful this is just what comes with creating another human being. Our blessings.
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Jenn123
22 Jun 2023

OMG, how y’all doing with them round ligament pains? Specially in the pm’s😭😭😭😭

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Hailey
They hurt and are sore! I have bad allergies so if I sneeze throughout the day I’m sore that evening lol
27 Mar 2024

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Jenn123
Me too and my hubby wants me to seek an allergist doctor cause he feels like ima hurt his baby from sneezing🤣🤣🤣
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Kami
7 Jun 2023

So for round ligament pains when should I go to the hospital? I heard numerous things

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emma
you don’t need to go to the hospital, it’s a normal and uncomfortable part of pregnancy as everything is growing and shifting around!
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Kami
for sure!
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Kami
28 May 2023

How do I relieve round ligament pains? Finally experienced them yesterday and it's not it.

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Keisha
Warm pad or warm bath ...Tylenol, rubs
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Kat
Heating pad I bought in Walgreens helped me a lot.
27 Mar 2024

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🐣🐰💐Meghan Renee💐🐰🐣
9 Nov 2022

These round ligament pains are no joke, they hurt 😣 anyone else bothered with these? Ugh!

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Ra'Shad♌
I feel your pain sister.
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Destiny
I feel it and it hurts 😖
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Autumn
1 Jun 2022

1st experience with round ligament pain when sneezing... lord it almost took me out! Ooooouuuchhh!!

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Selina
I have had this same thing happen! Sometimes when I cough too but my OB had told me it gets to a point where it can’t stretch anymore and will pretty much go away
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Autumn
God I hope so 🤞🤞
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