Is it normal pain or something more?

I’m not really sure where to post this but figured there might be someone here that could shed some light.

I am 23 weeks tomorrow, so far a normal pregnancy, a couple of times I’ve had some light spotting but each time I’ve been checked out and everything is fine! I have had a previous c-section and have been told I have a low-lying placenta so am waiting for another scan to check it isn’t growing into my scar tissue.

The last few days I have had such bad pain, it is worse when I move but comes and goes with the more I am doing. It is primarily in between my shoulder blades, just below my ribs and across the middle of my tummy (in line with my belly button), I also get it in the lower part of my tummy, mainly on the right side. It feels like a severe stitch.

I went to triage last week for spotting and don’t want to rush back there if it’s something that is normal. Any ideas? 🩵

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I don’t know what it could be but I say go get checked anyway. I had gallbladder issues while pregnant and no one knew what I was talking about because they didn’t have that experience. You can’t be too safe qnd shouldn’t feel uncomfortable checking on your health, especially while pregnant.

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Always go get checked, if it’s bothering you enough to ask strangers go give yourself peace of mind and make sure you and your baby are okay. Your drs whole job is to take care of you and support you while pregnant - don’t ever feel bad for using that to the fullest!! Good luck :)

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