OHbaby! Forums : PAIN https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:42:14 +0000 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 14:40:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36943 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[PAIN : Hi there, I had the exact same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1213961&title=pain#1213961 Author: SupaMama
Subject: 36943
Posted: 05 December 2010 at 2:40pm

Hi there,
I had the exact same thing/ I went to see a pregnancy osteopath and she said it was the pain of the ribs expanding as the fundus moves higher up into your ribcage area. It was totally relieved in one sessio with her (Which also helped baby move around a bit to take the pressure off). I also found that when the baby dropped down a bit at 34 weeks or so, it became a bit more comfortable.
Did you know your ribs have to expand 9cm! No wonder it hurts!
Good luck and get some help for sure, it is a horrible feeling! ]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2010 14:40:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1213961&title=pain#1213961 <![CDATA[PAIN : Mine appeared overnight more so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212748&title=pain#1212748 Author: samanthanz
Subject: 36943
Posted: 03 December 2010 at 5:47am

Mine appeared overnight more so on right hand side... Turned out baby was laying on my Kidney tract and it swelled... Still wee bit sore now but have to sleep on left and that has helped loads...]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2010 05:47:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212748&title=pain#1212748 <![CDATA[PAIN : ooh fiona i have this too! i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212506&title=pain#1212506 Author: Marengo
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 6:59pm

ooh fiona i have this too! i just assumed it was cause i was getting pressure on ribs, feels like they are really badly bruised and its really uncomfey all the time!

i get it more to the left, i wonder if baby spends more time on the left and thats why, but in general right across my ribs hurts pretty much all the time, sitting is worse though and makes work hard like you said..

i actually thought it was cause i was short hehe.. and baby didnt have much room in me.. ]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:59:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212506&title=pain#1212506 <![CDATA[PAIN : I also had this pain last time,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212409&title=pain#1212409 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 4:34pm

I also had this pain last time, it was excruciating sitting down all day. I spoke to my mw about it who just said it was muscular and there was nothing that could be done. I hope it eases up for you!]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:34:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212409&title=pain#1212409 <![CDATA[PAIN : I think you mean &#039;relaxin&#039;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212392&title=pain#1212392 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 4:08pm

I think you mean 'relaxin' Bowie. Thanks for this. I am also getting some pain in the rib area, but more around my back. The explanation makes complete sense!]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:08:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212392&title=pain#1212392 <![CDATA[PAIN : I have this too, i believe its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212357&title=pain#1212357 Author: Plushie
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 3:22pm

I have this too, i believe its due to baby pushing all my insidey bits up and my ribcage having to expand to cope...though i have a couple of broken ribs on each side and that probably doesnt help.

Ring your midwife just so she knows, and she might be able to give you some ideas to help.

Mine said that the chemical your body releases to relax your joints (whatever thats called, anyone know what i'm talking about??) can relax your cartiledge in the ribs which causes aches when they stretch around. Sorry that isnt written very clearly, but i hope you can work out what i mean!]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:22:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212357&title=pain#1212357 <![CDATA[PAIN : I would def be checking with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212342&title=pain#1212342 Author: High9
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 3:12pm

I would def be checking with the mw, it is probably just baby running out of room (ouch) head under your ribs or a bum! Or it could be something else like gallstones (which was my case) or a problem with your bras not fitting correctly anymore.

But better to be on the safe side and just ask, no question is too silly or whatever and your mw will be able to give you some answers/advice/tips etc. ]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:12:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212342&title=pain#1212342 <![CDATA[PAIN : I would def be checking with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212328&title=pain#1212328 Author: High9
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 3:06pm

I would def be checking with the mw, it is probably just baby running out of room (ouch) head under your ribs or a bum! Or it could be something else like gallstones (which was my case) or a problem with your bras not fitting correctly anymore.

But better to be on the safe side and just ask, no question is too silly or whatever and your mw will be able to give you some answers/advice/tips etc. ]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:06:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212328&title=pain#1212328 <![CDATA[PAIN : Thanks Blondy, that is exactly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212323&title=pain#1212323 Author: FionaO
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 3:04pm

Thanks Blondy, that is exactly what my pain sounds like and now i think about it I do remember some pain towards the end last time which went when the baby dropped, but not quite like this.

I was also wearing underwire bras until just a few days ago and got some relief just from switching, I hadn't realised how big and heavy my boobs had got, so maybe its a bit of both.

Will give MW a call though and just see if there is much else I can do.

About to go into a two hour meeting which is plain sitting - OUCH

]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:04:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212323&title=pain#1212323 <![CDATA[PAIN : I get rib pain at the front where...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212288&title=pain#1212288 Author: blondy
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 2:27pm

I get rib pain at the front where boobs join the bump and had it last time too - for me, it's caused by the ribcage expanding, and one of my ribs being out of alignment with my spine, and the pain transfers around the front.

Sitting makes it way worse for me too I have to say not being in an office environment this time around has been great - while the pain is still there, it's manageable, whereas last time I was in agony every day from about 26 weeks till when the baby dropped. (and yes, the pain disappeared almost overnight once she was down into my pelvis more..... can't wait for that to happen this time!)

Exercises I was given by the physio last time - standing against a flat wall, and having arms up & bent (like a cactus pose!), and pushing arms flat back against the wall; trying to lie in the same position as previously on floor (within reason of course - don't want to black out! ); and just trying to sit as infrequently as possible.

Hope some of that is of any use? If in doubt, call MW though! ]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:27:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212288&title=pain#1212288 <![CDATA[PAIN : are you wearing underwire bras?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212250&title=pain#1212250 Author: weeheebaby
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 1:42pm

are you wearing underwire bras? I got bruised ribs with ds from wearing underwires for too long - took about a week or so to heal after I swtiched.]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:42:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212250&title=pain#1212250 <![CDATA[PAIN : I&#039;d give your MW a call....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212243&title=pain#1212243 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 1:38pm

I'd give your MW a call. It could just be stretchy pain, but worth getting it checked out. If nothing else, she might have some ideas to give you some relief!]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:38:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212243&title=pain#1212243 <![CDATA[PAIN : I get this to only on my right...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212236&title=pain#1212236 Author: thmprs
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 1:31pm

I get this to only on my right hand side right almost where your boob touches the top of your bump.

i dont get it every day but most days I thought it was just a stretchy pain or even more like i have sat the wrong way & it is an ache.]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:31:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212236&title=pain#1212236 <![CDATA[PAIN : Hi, So for the last few days,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36943&PID=1212230&title=pain#1212230 Author: FionaO
Subject: 36943
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 1:23pm

Hi,

So for the last few days, I am in pain, just under my boobs or top of bump, I guess around my ribs, it feels like I am just so squashed, it feels tight and makes my whole front ache, last night even going to bed didn't ease it much.

I am sat most the day in an office and am finding sitting makes it worse but its getting to the point where its hard to focus on much but the pain.

Is this just stretchy pain, or is this perhaps I should call my midwife pain????????

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