Sharp shooting pain on my lower right side when I get up too quickly or sneeze. My doctor says it's round ligament pain. Any relief tips?
Round ligament pain is very common in the second trimester. The best fixes: move slowly when changing positions (roll to your side before sitting up), support your belly when you sneeze or cough by bending slightly forward, wear a maternity support belt during long walks, and warm compresses on the area help. It usually eases by 24 weeks as the ligament stretches and accommodates the growing uterus.
The maternity belt was life-changing for me. I wore it during office hours and cooking. Also, prenatal yoga — specifically hip opener poses — stretched out that area and gave me so much relief. My physiotherapist also taught me a simple hip tilt exercise I did every morning.
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