Is It Normal to Feel Tightness - 5Wks Pregnant

Hello D.:

I think it's best to get the answer via a consultation, especially since you are pregnant. The belly button is located in the middle of the small intestines, so it may be a digestive/intestinal upset. But, please refrain from speculating. Find out what's going on.

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I can't remember feeling like that or not but the first thing that comes to mind are: Is this your first baby and do you have tight abdominal muscles, i.e., a six pack? Perhaps these things could make a difference in your muscles starting to stretch. I've heard that hormonal changes allow your ligaments to stretch...anyone know if there are ligaments around a belly button? Either way, good luck!

Yes, absolutely - I felt the same way through most of the first trimester. Things got a lot better around 15-16 weeks. Good luck and congrats!

Yes, totally normal. It's your stomach muscles stretching out (called round ligament pain). I had the same thing when I was pregnant with my daughter. If you try switching positions it helps (ie. if you are sitting, try standing).

Hi D.,

Congratulations on your pregnancy and, yes, I felt this during both of my pregnancies. Not only is your skin stretching, but your abdominal muscles and ligaments surrounding your pelvis are stretcing and pulling.

As a mom, preinatal fitness specialist and founder of Maternal Dance, I recently released RHYTHM FOR LIFE - The Prenatal Belly Dance Workout DVD. The chapter called Relax & Rejuvenate is 15 minutes of yoga therapy, stretching and hip opening exercises to ease the tightness and pulling you describe as this is a very common symptom for moms-to-be. Having said this, always run these things by your health care provider.

You may go to my website to check out info about the DVD and upcoming classes/workshops. The Prenatal Belly Dance Workout DVD is also available on the March of Dimes online catalog, http://www.marchofdimes.com/catalog/product.aspx?producti...
and Amazon.com.

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Maternal Dance

I did. Felt weird. Started itching too from my skin being stretched tight. This is probably more common the thinner you are. I had extra weight so it took awhile for me to feel this so much. congrats!

Yes, def. normal! Just your body adjusting to the changes. Congrats!

Yes. Your skin is stretching and so are your muscles. Don't worry! Enjoy your pregnancy and stop reading about all the things that could go wrong! Revel in the joy of carrying a new life!