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Weird aches and pains...sorry so long!

Posted 04/05/2012

I'm 20 weeks pregnant...2nd pregnancy.  With my 1st pregnancy, I had a lot of round ligament pain, which always made me nervous, but everything was fine with that pregnancy.

In the last few days I have soreness in my pelvic floor, vagina, and lower abdomen.  It feels like something is going to fall out of me...a lot of downward pressure  I also noticed my labia are really swollen.  I have no increase in discharge, no cramping, and no bleeding.  It does seem better when I lay down.  I also worked 10 hours yesterday as an athletic trainer, and am on my feet for most of the time. 

I called my MD and he said to stay off of my feet as much as I can and to drink a lot of water, and to call him if it gets worse.  However, I don't have any answers as to why I'm having this pain.  Has anyone else been experiencing this with their 2nd pregnancy???

I did have this downward pressure about 3 weeks ago as well.  My MD checked my cervix, and everything was good and closed.  He also gave my an antibiotic b/c he thought I may have had a bladder infection, but I never had any burning with urinating.

I don't know if it's just pelvic floor muscle weakness from the 1st delivery, vulvar varicose veins, just an increase in blood flow to the vagina, or an infection.  I'm such a worrier, and just wanted to see if any one had any answers or ideas!  Anything is greatly appreciated!

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Posted 04/05/2012
Hey, so, I have been having odd pain and tightening, to where I feel a lot of pressure, inetrmittent cervical pain, etc...was talking to my MIL about it, and she said with her 2 and 3, she increasingly got the feeling of 'falling out', and pressure, etc...and she was in really good shape, as I assume you are. I am actually sitting on the couch right now, after a long day, with my feet up, feeling the same way. Maybe ask your dr to keep checking your cervix, just for peace of mind? I have mine checked every 2 weeks. I keep thinking maybe the pressure, when it gets worse is Braxton Hicks? I don't know, but my MIL made me feel better...maybe it will help you feel better, too.. :-)
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I get what I would desribe as "achy" down there for sure.  On days where I am on my feet almost all day and busy with DS and carrying him, it's more noticable for sure.  Also, when the baby is lower and head down, I feel a lot more pressure.  The only reason I know that is how he is when I feel that way is because my DS was in that position almost my entire first pregnancy and I was super uncomfortable starting around 18 weeks till I delivered.  Sorry, not sure if that made sense....it hurts my pelvis, round ligaments and even my lower back.  Thank goodness it's not a regular thing this time around just yet!

IMO it stands to reason that you would also get more swollen after a full day of training, especially if you were very active most of that time.  But, even just standing on your feet all day I can imagine it.  Keep up with the water and try to sit with your feet up during the day every now and then if it's realistic.  It's definitely a good thing that your cervix is in good shape!   I also get a cervical check every two weeks and everything checks out great, even the days I feel that achy-ness.


Lindsey - married to B

SAHM to DS G 9/09 and A 7/12

#3 EDD 5/24/14 :)  

Posted 04/05/2012
I've been having the same pains. Ive described it as if the baby was sticking its arm or leg into my cervix. I talked with my Dr at my appointment and he said everything was normal but to.drink lots of water. I too stay on my feet all day so that could be part of it. What's killing me more than anything is the braxton hicks and pain in my lower back. Rest as much as you can and drink plenty of water.
cgrimmer25 · Original Poster
Posted 04/05/2012

Thank you girls for your quick responses!  It's just reassuring to hear what other people think and even better if they've felt the same thing!

Posted 04/06/2012

I'm having the exact same feelings, like everything is going to "fall out" when you move.  I told the dr. and they have all said "Welcome to your second pregnancy"  My DD is 16 mo. old, so maybe being pregnant 2 x in 2 years helps some too.

It is worse when I have been up all day, but since we are moving and I'm packing everything, can't help but be up on my feet all the time.

Posted 04/09/2012

Have you had your Anatomy scan yet?  I did this weekend and have been diagnosed with Placenta Previa, and was having a lot of similar symptoms.  It can be serious, but 90% of the time, it resolves on its own.  I had it with DD too.  I was just happy to have an explanation for what's going on!


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Baby girl, McKenzie Lou, born September 21, 2010

Baby girl, Zoey Mae born 8/20/2012

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