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Hi,
I’m 7 weeks and have been getting what I think is a combination of painful wind and ligament pain for the past couple of days. This morning it was particularly bad and I ended up lying down for over an hour. It’s calmed down alot now but I still have a dull ache in my groin. I have a dr’s appointment on Fri but I wanted to check it wasn’t something to worry about really. I do remember getting quite a bit of ligament pain last time but this is alot stronger but wondering if that’s because it’s my second baby and also because I’ve had a c-section? Thank you for any advice, xxx

Hi,

Congratulations on your pregnancy! As you’ve said, ligament pain is very common in early pregnancy, as is trapped wind. There are two ligaments on either side of your body which go from the top of your uterus into your groin. They are there to support the uterus. These ligaments start to stretch in pregnancy, and this can sometimes lead to pain. This often happens especially if you do anything that puts any extra strain on them, like walking, lifting or bending, or even coughing or sneezing.

Trapped wind can also be very uncomfortable and it’s often linked with constipation and bloatedness – one of the pregnancy hormones relaxes the gut and slows it down. Eating and drinking as advised for combating constipation (water and fruit and veg) may help with it, as may regular gentle exercise.

However, if you experience any very sharp or continuous pain, bleeding or shoulder tip pain, do see your doctor straight away as although rare, it’s important to rule out an ectopic pregnancy http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Ectopic-pregnancy/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

Thanks Amber I’m feeling alot more comfortable today, still going to mention it to dr to be on safe side but pretty sure it’s everything stretching in there like you said xxx