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first trimester dr.
barrios
weighs in on the common discomfort a pregnant woman feels in her first three months. ?menstrual- like cramps that are minor and not associated with vaginal bleeding are very common in the first trimester. acid reflux can also begin very early in
pregnancy
due to high progesterone levels,? says dr.
barrios
. ?e menstrual cramp
pain
can intensify during this time, but is not a cause for concern. second trimester in addition to the menstrual cramps, ?round ligament
pain
? comes to join in the
pain
party the fourth through the sixth month. dr.
barrios
explains these new aches, ??is is a sudden, stabbing
pain
in the groin usually brought on by position changes. it is not dangerous and will not harm your baby.? ?is round ligament
pain
can be so sharp as to take your breath away, but it is not serious. it?s a part of your uterus growth, so it?s actually a good thing! other parts of your body will also respond differently. it is common ?to experience more charley horses in your calves, and staying hydrated and taking your prenatal vitamin can sometimes help these. most women also begin having back
pain
and sciatic nerve
pain
at some point in their
pregnancy
.? third trimester as you prepare for the final stretch before delivery, a totally new kind of discomfort will arrive, getting your body ready for the big event. according to dr.
barrios
, ?braxton-hicks contractions or ?false labor? contractions are non-
pain
ful tightening of the uterus and often occur in the third trimester. ?ey will usually go away with rest and lots of water.? braxton-hicks contractions will feel like your already tight belly has transformed into a boulder. you will be amazed at how solid your bump will get for these few moments. real contractions will feel differently for sure. dr.
barrios
compares, ?real labor contractions are different in that they are
pain
ful, like a charley horse, but will be in your belly instead of your calf.? also expect ?pelvic heaviness? as well during these last months. why is this hurting? the aches and
pain
s of
pregnancy
by joy holden women expect
pain
to come with their
pregnancy
, but how much and what kind is always a surprise. then women wonder if their
pain
s are normal or should be cause for alarm. each stage in
pregnancy
brings changes, and with them come new physical strains. parts of the body hurt that never have before and in the strangest ways. ?throughout
pregnancy
, most of the aches and
pain
s are related to the growth of the uterus and the stretching of the abdominal wall and pelvic floor musculature and fascia. achiness and cramps are expected,? dr. jo
barrios
, ob/gyn of baton rouge general medical center, describes. use this guide to help understand your aches and
pain
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