Rib Pain - Gilbert,AZ

I experienced horrible rib pain during both of my pregnancies. Sometimes it got so bad that my skin would actually begin to feel numb! I would try stretching as the other women suggested because it did help me too. Some of the time if there was a very specific area that was under pressure, I would massage it frequently. When I was far enough along to feel limbs when I rubbed my belly, I would sometimes very gently push their little foot, knee, or elbow out of the way to relieve the pain. Try to wear comfortable clothing and nothing that binds at the waist as it might worsen the symptoms.

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Hi J.,

I had this terrible pain as well. I had a 30 minute drive home from work and would cry the entire way home, because of the pain. I also had a desk job and would have to kneel on the floor in front of my computer. Not comfortable when you're that pregnant. Anyway, I went to my ob-gyn and asked what I could do, because I couldn't stand it anymore. He recommended I go to a chiropractor. When I went, they found that the baby had dislocated a rib. It took 5 treatments, but in the end I felt much better. I definitely recommend going to a chiropractor during pregnancy! They have wonderful pregnancy tables where you can actually lay on you tummy. You don't realize how good it feels! I hope this helps.

Does it happen after a meal? I had terrible pains with my second child, but they were more centered in the back. It ended up that it was my gall bladder which I had removed when the baby was 6 months old.

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does it happen when you're in a certain position? when i had my youngest i had that oroblem, i am 5' even and when he was born he was 20 inches, one inch longer than my other ones, and i sure could tell. i especially felt discomfort when i was sitting, but i noticed that if i lifted my arm and let it rest on top of my head (folding it over my head at the elbow) it helped tremendously. as though it was either stretching the area or lifting things internally and i could breathe better. rubbing the area in circular motion and moving to the side/changing positions would help also, but of course, standing for 9 hours at the bank there is not much you can do about either changing positions or lifting your arm over your head. i remember how uncomfortable that was. there are several photos of me sitting on the couch with my arm over my head and eating ice chips. every time i see them i laugh. that was quite a funny pregnancy, the things i had to do for comfort! ;p

I remember those days. I also work at a bank. And right around 7 months my daughter decided to use my ribs as monkey bars. The pain was so uncomfortable.I would go into the vault (since it was always nice and cool) and get down on my hands and knees and arch my back. After a few minutes and some deep breathing she seemed to go back to a more comfortable position. Good luck and congrats!

Ugh! Me too: with both. They would sit very low, and then puuuuuuush up on my ribcage. My ribs were so tender, even to touch: oy!

Just two months to go, and you'll get to go on the sudden-recovery-from-all-pregnancy-woes-and-lose-7-pounds-in-one-day diet.

I just laid in my hospital bed and said: "Ahhh! Do I feel great!" (and that was after two c-sections!)

Chin up! {{hug}}
T

It could be your Gull bladder. It is very common with first time moms to have this problem during and right after pregnancy. I would ask your doctor about it. Good Luck!!!! Warm baths and soft rocking chairs seemed to help me. I found myself walking around the room at 3:00 a.m.

The pain is totally normal. I asked around a lot and didn't find any solution; my ob-gyn just suggested Tylenol. Massage helped. My daughter was low too, but her feet were up by my ribs and she was kicking me there (as evidenced by ultrasound). You could try "talking" to your baby, and asking him to re-position if it's a similar problem. I've heard it can work!

Hi J.-

I am a prenatal yoga instructor and hear many moms complain of this same thing. I, myself, experienced it with both of my pregnancies. I think it is a combination of their feet pressing up on the ribcage and also the muscles and ligaments in that area stretching. I find that deep breathing (expand the ribcage and belly) really helps. In addition to the breathing, do stretches where you are reaching your arms above your head and stretching each side. When you stretch up, deeply inhale and when you release the stretch exhale. You can do side stretches sitting down or standing (at work, even if you can't always do the stretching, do the breathing). Overall, prenatal yoga seems to really help these "fun" little physical changes that occur during pregnancy. See if you can find a class in your area or DVDs are always good, too. Hope this helps! I am the mother of two beatiful daughters, ages 4 and 8 months.

I used an exercise ball to roll on whenever I had pains like that. I also tried to lay down for a few minutes on my back just to relieve the tension...It is almost over, just a few more months and you will have the greatest joy of your life. It is all worth it.

J.

my chiropractor helps me with that. find a natural doc, naturopath, chiro, etc.

hi J.. the pains are normal as the fetus pushes your organs up and down and all around your body. i had the same experience and unfortunately worked long hours so could not rest or lie down often. i brought a yoga mat to work and in another room, stretched pilates-style for a few minutes and used milk shakes to sooth the burn (b/c i thought it was heartburn at first). your employer should provide an unoccupied office for you to take a short break to relieve the pain. stetching is the only way i found to create some relief.

Chiropractor... I could barely breathe mine hurt so bad, going in and getting adjusted was the only was I could get any relief.

I had rib pain through my entire pregnancy with my son, it's horrible!! My Dr thought it was just all the organs shifting positions and putting pressure on them. What worked for me was an exercise ball. I would lay down on it and stretch my back over it, it felt soooo good! I loved relaxing on it after a long day. As if it's any consolation now, the rib pain disapeared immediately after delivering so it's at the very least, temporary. Hang in there and I hope this helps you!

Sorry you are having rib pains. I had something similar...but the pain originated in my mid-back on the right and radiated through to the front. I later found out (through ultrasound) that I had gall stones. Ironically, the pains only hurt me during pregnancy ( three children -- 15, 13, and 6 ). Ask your OB if your gallbladder could be the culprit. There is help for that if it is the problem.
Best wishes.