waking up with violent pain

Last night I woke up in agony after stretching in my sleep. It was like a massive stitch feeling in my lower abdomen near my pubic area, right across it. Has anyone else had anything similar? I'm not worried, just hoping it doesn't happen too much more...It was more effective than any alarm though...I have heard of cramping in the legs but jeez!.....:wtf:

yep I sometimes wake with the most incredible stitch like pains

Hi Nattyfred
It sounds like it was your pubic bone. A hormone called relaxin has been released into your body. This hormone causes all your joints and ligaments to become lose in preparation for birth. Unfortunately you have a joint in the middle of your pubic bone that normally never moves. However under the influence of relaxin it can and often does become lose. When this happens the 2 ends of the joint can rub against each other and cause a very sharp pain. For some women it can be as painful as a broken bone.

Thanks Alan,
I havent had it again lately so fingers crossed that was the only time. I do get a bit of pain there when exercising too so I suppose is time to tone it down a bit...

Thanks Rach, I know it sounds selfish but its kind of good to know Im not the only one :)

Chrres

Natty