Round Ligament Pain - La Porte,TX

Absolutely get yourself a maternity belt. My daughter was 9lbs 5ou at birth so one can only imagine the stretching of all those ligament. I had a prescription one that was way more heavy duty than the ones you find in stores. But they do sell the light duty ones at motherhood and I think maybe I've seen them a time or two at target. Also check your baby/pregnant resale stores as new ones can be kinda pricey. I would also suggest a visit to the chiroprator. Find one that is trained in pregnant women. Best of luck.

I had horrible round ligament pain in my second pregnancy. And I had a two year old son during this time. And we lived in an apartment so there was little time for him to get his energy out. And he is now diagnosed with ADHD! So you know I had my hands full at the time. The only thing that helped me with this pain was stretching up and down. (like Winnie the Pooh's "up down, touch the ground" ) except the fact that we can't go down all the way..lol. Then once I stretched I'd take a nice warm bath. I'd get some small toys in a bucket and let my boy play in the bathroom (I had a bathing suit on) and I'd let him play. He'd even rub my belly because he knew I was in pain. Nothing helps completely! But it definitely helps, I think. I wish you luck. It's been over a year since I've experienced it but I remember how bad it was. Keep your chin up and REALLY DO take it easy. Your boy will understand. Also, you can use this time to teach him to be more independant around the house. Good luck fellow mother!

I bought a maternity belt and that has helped wonders! I am also doing pregnancy yoga, and that helps not only stretching my body and keeping me strong, but it helps my "abs" not feel so sore.

HTH!

Yep, it's totally normal, and yes, you should try to take it easy. It gets worse with each subsequent pregnancy. This past time around (my new baby is 3 weeks old) I was pregnant while taking care of my 3 year old and my (now) 18 month old, so I know what you mean. But try to not pick him up as much (or do what I did - sit down first so you are using just your arms) and sit some!

When I had round ligament pain after pulling mine on a tennis court, yes they can pull like any other ligament, I started going to my chiropractor. It was probably the best thing I did for myself outside of resting with a low heat heating pad. Make sure if you go, you go to one that is experienced with pregnancy chiropractics. I highly recommend my doctor, Dr. Mike Vandewalle. If you've never been to a chiropractor he will make you feel confident in what you're doing and what he's doing. Let's just say he's older and wiser with gentle hands. And he knows his stuff. If you would like his info contact me and I'll send it to you. I believe he does free first time consultations so it would be worth it to just go talk to him.

Other than low heat and the chiropractor all I can say is I know it sucks and nothing will completely relieve you all the time. I can also recommend pregnancy yoga. It can help you find ways to take the pain and pressure off your belly when it's really getting to you.

Remember, when you have that little one in your arms soon it will all be worth it.

Good luck!
Jen
http://www.mommysjoy.com

phew i had the most awful ones with my daughter who is now 9 months, most of the time just one side, but sometimes both sides, when they hit i just couldnt move.
i did figure out which positions brought them on the worst - turning over in bed, and squatting down then getting up again.
so i tried to minimize these, also a maternity support belt worked well for day time