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As your belly grows, the round ligaments that support your uterus stretch and can become strained. This often results in a sharp pain or jabbing feeling in the lower belly or groin area. While this uncomfortable feeling lasts a few seconds and it can be alleviated with a little TLC.
We recommend wearing a pregnancy support band to help gently lift the belly and ease the pressure on your lower belly and groin. In addition, wearing the band while exercising can help reduce your discomfort and give you the lift you need.
During pregnancy abdominal wraps can be very helpful in relieving back pain and discomfort. I always suggest them because that bundle of joy can really impact the back and hips causing mom to not feel like getting up and moving around. Some expecting moms limit activities because they may have sciatic pain or round ligament pain. The Upsie Belly offers relief and even positive posture because mom feels so supported.
A belly band can be an effective way to help relieve round ligament pain in pregnancy. The bands provide essential belly support and help with weight distribution which may help reduce the pressure that results in round ligament pain.
Yes, round ligament pain in early pregnancy is not uncommon. The round ligaments in the pelvis are holding the uterus in place. As your belly grows, the pain may become more pronounced and is a sign that your body is changing and adapting to your pregnancy.
Round ligament pain is often described as a sudden sharp pain in the lower belly or a pulling sensation in the groin. It can be felt on one or both sides of your abdomen and tends to come and go. The pain, while uncomfortable, usually dissipates as quickly as it comes on, so the key is to try and relax until it passes.
As your belly grows, round ligament pain can become more pronounced, which is why itโs most common around 16-20 weeks. Keep in mind that ligament pain in your pregnancy second trimester is common and a sign that your body is adjusting to your babyโs growth and development.
Most women describe the pain as a sharp jabbing sensation. While itโs not comfortable, the good news is that round ligament pain after pregnancy is not at all common. In fact, most women no longer experience pain post-delivery!
The hormone relaxin is often considered the culprit behind round ligament pain. The hormone causes the round ligaments that connect the front of the womb to the groin to become softer and stretch in preparation for childbirth. As your baby grows and your belly expands, the ligaments get strained and can spasm or tighten, pulling on the nerve fibers and causing a sharp pain, often brought on by sudden rapid movement.
The pain usually begins in the second trimester as your uterus expands, but most women get complete relief in the postpartum period.
There are numerous things you can do to help round ligament pain in pregnancy. The first is to simply take it easy (we know, nothing easy about that!) and avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. Gentle stretching, such as yoga, can also help ease the pain. Health practitioners often recommend using a belly band to gently lift and support your bump and ease discomfort.
Yes, using a belly band in your second trimester is an excellent way to help relieve round ligament pain.
Absolutely! The third trimester is when your uterus is continuing to stretch, and wearing a belly band can help relieve your discomfort.
The best pregnancy support belt is one that fits snuggly under your belly to gently lift and support it. The ideal band will help distribute the weight and help relieve the pressure on the round ligaments.
Our 2-in-1 Bandit and Upsie Belly Support Band are both great options for addressing round ligament pain in pregnancy. These bands are designed to support your belly and redistribute the weight. This, in turn, can take the pressure off the round ligaments and reduce discomfort.
Our Upsie Belly is covered in a soft viscose from bamboo material, so itโs comfortable against the skin and provides maximum belly support. It also comes with a hot/cold pack for additional round ligament pain relief. The 2-in-1 is designed using a stretchy fabric that makes it highly adjustable to support your belly as it grows and ease ligament pain in pregnancy.
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