09 septiembre 2005

The email always comes at the wrong time

So I was freaking out last night about my abdominal pain. And as I mentioned, worried about calling my doctor over something that would probably turn out to be nothing.

I consulted my What to Expect When You're Expecting book and decided to go ahead and call, but really didn't have a good explanation of what I was feeling.

I checked my email today and there waiting for me was my weekly email that I get from BabyCenter: "My Pregnancy this Week - 27 weeks." And inside was an article about abdominal pain during pregnancy and the possible causes.


Occasional abdominal discomfort is a common pregnancy complaint, and while it can sometimes be harmless, it can also be a sign of a serious problem. (Severe or persistent abdominal pain is never normal.) Below we'll describe the most common causes of abdominal pain and discomfort during pregnancy, but don't try to diagnose yourself. If you experience abdominal pain or cramping along with spotting, bleeding, fever, chills, vaginal discharge, faintness, discomfort while urinating, nausea and vomiting, or if the pain doesn't subside after several minutes of rest, call your practitioner.


And then we have the specifics on round ligament pain:

Round ligament pain is generally a brief, sharp, stabbing pain or a longer-lasting, dull ache that you may feel on one or both sides of your lower abdomen or deep in your groin, usually starting in your second trimester. It happens when the ligaments that support your uterus in your pelvis stretch and thicken to accommodate and support its growing size. You may feel a short jabbing sensation if you suddenly change position, such as when you're getting up from a bed or chair or when you cough, roll over in bed, or get out of the bathtub. Or you may feel a dull ache after a particularly active day, if you've been walking a lot or doing some other physical activity. Call your caregiver if this discomfort continues even after you've rested.


Why couldn't I have had this yesterday when I was so worried?