Stitch pain?

[xXHopeXx]

I'm nearly 27 weeks pg, and since yesterday I've been getting a lot of stitch like pain, like the type of stitch u usually get from exercising lots, except it's around the bottom of my belly and a lot of tightenings (some of which don't hurt, some of which do)

I've noticed that bubs hasn't been moving as much either, but still moving, and the movements all seem lower than what they have been previously...

I'm kinda worried, cuz I just don't know what it is, was wondering if any of you lovely ladies in here could help me out?

[JennaJayen]

It could be that bub is engaging. I had similar feelings with my DS when he engaged at 28wks.

But then saying that I'm also getting similar things with this pregnancy and I'm only 20wks, and my little girl is most definately head down and I *think* she may be running out of room already.

Ask your OB/Doctor anyway, as they'll know more than I do.

[xXHopeXx]

Hmm yeh that makes sense!

Did you also have back pain after bubs engaged too?

As I've had more back pain and I think either hip pain or slight sciatica since I've started feeling this too

[JennaJayen]

Yep, definately had major back pain.

I already had problems with my left hip/leg and they got worse after DS engaged as well, and my pelvis pelt like it was going to fall apart (and does now as well) whenever I walked, and there was the whole "there's a bowling ball between my legs" feeling as well, which only got worse as he grew.

I was advised to take it easy, do very light exercise (walking, or as it was in my case waddling) and rest whenever things start to get too painful or uncomfortable.

The tightenings are probably Braxton Hicks (and yes, they can and do hurt in a lot of cases lol), but could also be the start of pre-labour (I've been told that it can start as soon as bub's engages and can last for 10 weeks or so sometimes).

There's also the possibility that your uterus could be a little bit irritable with the changes in bub's position as well.

HTH's Gives you a few things to bring up with your OB/Doctor too.

[xXHopeXx]

yeah thanks heaps!! glad to know im not the only one

ill definitely bring it up with my middie when i see her next

[shan23]

I've been having the same things Hope! Really bad stitch pains too, some have made me unable to move off the couch for a while as every time I moved it hurt like heck! And I noticed too thats bubs movements were not quite as active as they normally were. I cant walk for very long without getting a stitch like pain either lol. Its eased up a lot over the last few days, and boy has bubs been moving a lot. I dont know if that has anything to do with it lol.
I had to go to the docs a week ago about something else, and mentioned that to him and he said it was all completely normal for this stage as your stomach muscles are stretching more as bubs grows etc.

I'm also getting the back pain, its more my upper back at the moment. And my ribs! Bad rib aches and pains too. Oh and my right hip has been giving my occasional pain in my lower back, I sometimes have to hold it when I walk haha.

Your definitely not alone, I wouldnt stress too much but if it gets worse maybe give your middie a call

[beckoes]

i came looking for a thread to tell me what these wierd pains im having could be....i described it as stitch the to DH. then sometimes its really low down. it comes and goes. im only 25 weeks and worried it might be a bit early to be having these sorts of pains.

[CrazyLady]

Could they be Braxton hicks? I got heaps when I was pregnant and one occured when i was having an ultrasound. The ultrasound operator pointed it out on the screen. I think because DD was low for about 18 weeks in my pregnancy I felt them more.

HTH