As your uterus grows out of your pelvis your internal organs shift and ligaments and muscles make huge adaptations to accommodate your expanding belly. This can cause some strange and uncomfortable sensations. Here's what you need to know. Sharp pain in side or groin that lasts less than 2 minutes
Pain felt along the sides of the abdomen is common during pregnancy, usually in the first and third trimester. Often described as a stitch-like pain on the right or left, it can take your breath away when it strikes. A possible cause is spasm of the round ligament holding the uterus in place. These short, thick round ligaments stretch to accommodate your growing uterus. Sometimes they stretch too suddenly, such as when you get out of bed or move awkwardly and go into a brief spasm.
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