Sharp stabbing pain deep in vagina/cervix (33 weeks)

**Taurean** · November 13th, 2011, 03:00 PM

So I'm 33.5 weeks along and suffer from an array of pregnancy related aches and pain (including back, pelvis, aching groin and sciatica) but the past few days I'm experiencing horrible sharp stabbing pains deep inside my vagina, like a knife or electric shock to the cervix ITMS. I had one so bad yesterday it completely stopped me in my tracks and scared the hell out of me and DH! The pain was unbelievable!

Anyone have any idea what it could be? Is it possibly sciatica related?

**Artechim** · November 13th, 2011, 03:18 PM

Is he engaged yet? I got nasty stabbing pains like someone was skewering me up the middle when they were moving down.

**helle** · November 13th, 2011, 03:20 PM

I had it with DS. I assumed it was his head or a hand as it wasn't constant.

**Taurean** · November 13th, 2011, 03:28 PM

Arte - it was breech 2.5 weeks ago but I've had some seriously weird and quite uncomfortable pains since then so it's possible it's turned. I do feel like I have a head between me legs too (so swollen!) but I wouldn't have guessed it to be breech at my last OB appt so I think my judgement sucks

Helle - I've had the tickling but annoying sensation on my cervix which I've assumed is either feet or hands (gross!) but this is really different. It's really sharp and not really constant, just a big BAM of sharp stabbing pain, usually without warning. Ouchies!

**Jellyfish** · November 13th, 2011, 03:36 PM

I get this, my Ob said it is headbutting (or some other part) of the cervix. Not a very fun feeling, sends the electric shock thing right through your body, I've yelped a few times because it definitely catches you off guard! I'm 32w and bub has been head down for a while, DD was the same and had the same fun feelings... my bubs seem to prepare early (DD arrived at 38w though on the dot).

**Me+him+bub** · November 13th, 2011, 03:58 PM

i still get this feeling numerous times a day and literally makes me shout! I had it with my first son too, it is awful isn't it!

**AMumma** · November 14th, 2011, 09:28 AM

Ive been having this the last week. I hope its bubs moving down.

**Cass72** · November 14th, 2011, 09:34 AM

I had this with DS1 - was told by doc that it was the little fella getting comfy and making his way down.

**AlligatorsMum** · November 14th, 2011, 10:54 AM

Hey Taurean
ive had this to on and off again for the last week. I assumed it was stretching and so forth, but i also find it stops me for a few seconds! hopefully it is just things moving along!

**Ilithyia** · November 14th, 2011, 10:58 AM

It'll be either a head or a foot/bum.

Fingers crossed its the babe's head getting nestled down into position.

I got the same thing with both DD's. Its not a pleasant feeling, i know!

**Babyluv** · November 14th, 2011, 11:00 AM

Ouch yes you are bringing back memories. That pain used to take my breath away! It's normal apparently. I was told by my Ob it's bubs head. Not nice at all.

**NaeNae** · November 14th, 2011, 11:06 AM

Yeah have had this too, I figured it was just the head pressing down onto a nerve. I also find it tends to ease off if she moves. It can really take your breath away

like anything though if in doubt get checked out

Nae x

**Taurean** · November 14th, 2011, 03:12 PM

Thanks girls, glad to hear it's normal and good ol' 'positive pain'

I'm feeling quite hopeful after reading your replies that our little Nasi has turned and is head down. Either that or it's destined to join River Dance and is practicing on my cervix!

I have an OB appt on Wed so I'll find out the position then and will also run it by my OB but it all sounds very normal. Thanks again girls!

**Taurean** · November 16th, 2011, 03:52 PM

Well I had my OB appt and 'Nasi' is head down!

My OB was actually thrilled with how we are going and said bubs is in prime position and there is a good chance this will be a more decent sized baby as I'm still measuring ahead of dates - 3 weeks ahead!

He said the pain in the cervix is actually really good news as it means my body is doing what it should be and my cervix is prepping for the birth. All in all, I'm feeling pretty stoked right now

**Ilithyia** · November 16th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Well I had my OB appt and 'Nasi' is head down!

My OB was actually thrilled with how we are going and said bubs is in prime position and there is a good chance this will be a more decent sized baby as I'm still measuring ahead of dates - 3 weeks ahead!

He said the pain in the cervix is actually really good news as it means my body is doing what it should be and my cervix is prepping for the birth. All in all, I'm feeling pretty stoked right now

YAY!!!!

Now fingers crossed babe stay that way!!

Great news hun!
xx