Pregnancy is a period loaded with hope, excitement, and expectation. In addition, it is a time when you are more exposed to pains and discomforts. Back pain, hip pain, leg cramps, ligament pain, headaches… it seems pregnancy comes with a pack of pain and discomforts. There is another kind of pain that generally appears during the third trimester (though for some women it appears early stages too) – the rib pain. Being close to the stomach and the baby, it is quite natural to get worried and anxious about the rib pain. However, the good news is that more often than not this is no reason for concern.
The main reasons for the pain in ribs during pregnancy are:
Rib pain, in the course pregnancy, can usually be innocuous. However, very rarely, it can be an indication of a more serious underlying issue. For example, pain appearing in the upper right abdomen can be an indication of:
Therefore, never delay seeking medical attention when you start to experience sudden, severe and constant rib pain, and with or without any of the following symptoms:
If you are experiencing rib pain during the third trimester, you have probably faced a fair share of pain and discomforts. Even though there is nothing to stress over with respect to rib pain, it is, no doubt, uncomfortable and undesirable. You will be in search for ways to alleviate the pain. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to manage your rib pain. Here are some ways:
This will help to reduce the pressure on the back and the rib cage.
Apart from all the managing methods, the only magic trick that will take away the rib pain for good is delivery.Therefore, do whatever suits you to soothe the rib pain, as it is not going to last long.
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