Tight belly

I have no idea if it’s just stretching or I ate too much or what but my belly HURTS. Like it’s tight and stretched and like I’m out of room. Anyone else?

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Could be gas/bloat… have you gone to restroom for BM recently? Baby could be growing, could be a lot of things. I don’t know what hurts exactly but definitely get some cream or oil for the skin factor. Drink water, could help get things flowing. Maybe take a little walk around the house as you can incase it’s bowels.

Could definitely be from baby growing and your uterus shifting upwards and stretching, also moving your organs some more. I’ve been feeling this as well and I’m about to hit 22w tomorrow. My bump is really starting to pop since a couple weeks ago.

I’m also 22 weeks, I’ve really started to lotion up multiple times a day, but I’ve also noticed that I can go a long time without passing gas or having a BM and it really hurts. I just let it all out a couple days ago and haven’t gone since. I also live in the desert and it’s really hard to stay constantly hydrated on top of everything.

I had this too last week (I’m at 23 weeks now). I happened to see my doctor the same week I had the pain and she said it was round ligament pain based on where it was (right side right at top of underwear line). a combo of that and gas!

This was my issue for a while, even went in for a non stress test because i felt this exact uncomfortable feeling. Didn't hurt just felt uncomfortable. Turns out it was from all the sex i was having

Happened to me last night and has been happening a few times over the last few weeks now that I’m at 24 weeks. Seems to occur every time I eat anything but a light meal 🤣 I figure it’s just because my stomach has expanded from the meal and I’m just literally running out of room in there!

That’s how I felt yesterday. I just turned 22weeks

When I experience tight belly I definitely have to go number 2 and all is well again lol.

My belly gets tight tight sometimes and my doctor said if it feels like pressure and it cramps, it’s probably Braxton hicks and if it’s cramps then it’s round ligament pains from your belly growing

I’ve had Braxton hicks since 13 weeks, but this is not a coming and going, it’s just like an extreme fullness almost. Has to be growing 🤷🏻‍♀️ but hard to remember what happened with my first vs this one

yeah every day! Lol it’s not really like an extreme pain, just like a fullness that makes me feel super stretched out. I went on a 2 mile walk after cleaning my house for 5 hours 😂 I think the walking is still good for now

ha I’m def not having that much 😂😂 my toddler makes for limited moments

I have the same thing 😭 I think it’d just stretching! It’s almost like a burning feeling? Something people do not tell you about pregnancy lol! I’m 23+4!

can you explain how that happened? lol what did sex have to do with it?

yes like this achey, burning sensation

couple things, my husband would still get on top of me and we would get lost in the sauce haha didn't realize how hard he would be pressing on my stomach. Also didn't help that i was having daily orgasms w my high sex drive :/ i would feel my stomach tightening so hard after all was done and one night it got so uncomfortable i started crying and decided to go to labor n delivery just to make sure

25!weeks I feel it too

I get Braxton hicks after orgasm every time, second pregnancy makes them more intense but thankfully they don’t last more than a couple of minutes

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As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

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I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

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