Sore belly?
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24 weeks and I’ve been having soreness around the round ligaments and my lower back for about 8 weeks, I got put into physical therapy for this. I also had Braxton hicks for the first time last night for two hours; my midwife said that it can start as early as 12 weeks and can present as soreness or cramps or pelvic pressure or back pain/pressure depending on the person! She suggested a warm shower or a warm bath or a heat pack and staying extra hydrated
@Madeline I keep telling myself I'll be comfortable again someday!!! I definitely notice a difference when it comes to foods I eat too but I have gestational diabetes so I'm on such a restricted diet it's getting hard to navigate.
@Nicole I thought i should avoid baths in general. Did she suggest a certain temperature? 🤔
Oh yeah you probably have a healthier diet to begin with, I keep telling myself the same thing. A couple more months of this and I’ll be comfortable again!! Baths do help for me too! I take decently hot baths, my midwife said it’s okay, I usually go soak in a pregnancy lavender Epson salt for 15 min a few times a week
I’ve realized it’s from slightly sleeping on my stomach in my sleep so luckily for our anniversary my hubby bought me a mom cozy pregnancy pillow and I have seen a drastic change in my soreness cuz I can’t accidentally roll to far
I’m just about 25 weeks too and I feel it girl! It’s usually at the end of the day, just tightness in the belly for me. I think it depends on what I’m eating. If it’s inflammatory or too much I definitely feel super tight 🥴 so uncomfortable