Pain Between Legs

[fionas]

OK, I'm not really worried about this but just wondered if this could be a sign that the baby could be moving down/engaging. (Naturally I have convinced myself that it is).

It's a bit difficult to describe but I'm getting aches/pains/feel generally a bit uncomfortable between my legs, right at the very top sort of in the Map of Tassie region.

I'm almost 34 weeks pregnant and had my last apptment a couple of weeks ago and the baby was head down.

Any thoughts?

[Enchanted]

Hi Fiona,

I am experiencing the same thing as you and it's not very comfortable is it!! I'm not 100% sure what it is so I will be watching this post with great interest....

[fionas]

Yes, it's a bit of a weird feeling daniellec isn't it?

Have put my partner on standby alert just in case but I think I'm getting completely over-excited!

[chon]

Hi

I had that feeling when my DD engaged, she did this early, like what is maybe happening to yourself. Each time I went to the doctors he would examine me and say she was 'right down there'

Because it happened so early it was weeks of being uncomfortable. I found some nice hot showers or baths were nice and comforting, also it will relieve some 'of that feeling' keeping your feet up every time you sit down.

And sorry to say but it doesn't mean your bubby is coming any sooner (thats what I thought) my doctor said you can go weeks with bubs engaged

All the best and I hope this helped.

[fionas]

Thanks Chon.

It does at least make me think that perhaps if things are starting to happen, I won't need to be induced which is my latest obsessive fear!

[AnyDream]

If it's in the area of your pubic bone, it's probably the ligaments stretching. If they stretch a little that's ok, but if it gets very painful or starts to click, then you should see a physio for some treatment.

[MamaPan]

i have also been having this feeling - i hope it doesnt mean bubs is on its way as i am only 28 weeks!!!! but bubs favouring a good position wouldbe appreciated!!!

[Maybebabie]

I get this all the time too, especially when i've been sitting at my desk for a while and have to get up to go somewhere. It usually also results in a slow waddle walk until things loosen up a bit. I think its because when i sit at my desk i sit really forward and legs wide to make room for my tummy which then means the weight of the baby's head is sitting on that reigion (My baby has been head down and partly engaged since 28 weeks or so, though she hasn't moved dwn any further as at 34 weeks).

My midwife suggested sitting like this to make room for the baby and encourage it to engage. I have also been told by the same midwife and again by a different midwife at our classes the worst thing to do is sit in a reclined position and put your feet up as the baby will move into a bad position as it takes the easy way out, which can mean in labour its going to take more time to make up it's mind about how it's going to come out. It's a bit hard to explain but I hope I made some sense at least.

[nikbrad]

I posted the same thing a few days ago. After doing some research on the web it sounds like a hormonal thing.

"Both hormones are basically designed to relax your uterus so you don't go into labour early, but they also relax all of the joints and ligaments around your pelvis so that when you do go into labour your baby will pass more easily through the pelvis"

I also read somewhere the pain can continue after birth and you may need physio. I vaguely rememember something about the space stretching from 1-2 cm to 3-4cm aswell or something like that.

[KirstenFleur]

Maybebabie, I've found myself sitting that way too! It's the only way things are comfy, even if it does make me look a bit like a brickie on a smoko break.
(my apologies in advance to any brickies out there.)

About the not reclining/putting feet up thing- I'm not into reclining much, as this makes the baby BOUNCE on my CERVIX which is horrible! but I've been told to keep my feet up to avoid swelling, which has started in my ankles. Any ideas? Anyone? And how do we get the little darlings back into position if they get silly ideas about where they should be?

Kirsten

[fionas]

Thank you nikbrad - I noticed your thread after I'd put this one up - should have checked beforehand.

I also have sacroiliac back pain apparently caused by the hormone relaxin buggering up my pelvis. So it's probably inter-related I would think. I've had a bit of physio but this latest round of leg pain is making me quite grumpy as I'm finding it tricky to walk so it looks like it's back to the physio for me.