Forum 3rd trimester

pain on the left side of the ribs

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celeste
Since today I've had the feeling that I have bruised ribs, does anyone else recognize this?
(Strange thing is that it comes in waves, and to say that the little man puts a lot of pressure on it, no.)
It's actually on the upper left side!

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  1. celeste started this #2

    The little one has dropped down. According to my OB-GYN, that's why... Luckily, everything was fine again. I'm also having a lot of pain in my groin when turning around (round ligament pain). I can hardly wait any longer!

  2. Sylvie Guest #3

    Hi Celste,

    Could it be that the little one gave you a few kicks against your ribs? That can really bruise your ribs, I've heard.

    Good luck with the final stretch!

    Sylvie

  3. celeste started this #4

    Thanks for your reply!
    According to my OB-GYN, it’s because the baby has dropped down..
    But it could very well be true because Mr. kicks a lot towards that spot..
    So far it’s still sensitive..
    but I’m just going to keep thinking like this for a little longer
    celes

  4. Sylvie Guest #5

    Hi Celeste,

    How would that work? If the baby drops down, they'll definitely get stuck in your pelvis. I wonder how you'd then get pain in your ribs? :-)

    Maybe the baby can kick harder once they've dropped and are 'stuck' in place. Then they can push off better.

    Good luck with your last few weeks, girl!

  5. celeste started this #6

    I think so, haha
    I'm already happy that the little one is doing well, I'll keep going
    Thanks, okay
    You too
    gr, celes

  6. Uk #7

    Celes,

    I totally relate to this from my previous pregnancy, and it really was because my little man was kicking my ribs black and blue! ;-)!

    Good luck with the final stretch!

    Nicole

  7. celeste started this #8

    Glad to not be the only one... hahaha! Nicole, wishing you success too! Hope you have a great pregnancy!

  8. liesbeth #9

    Hi everyone, I'm also really struggling with my right ribs. The little girl is kicking really hard.
    I still remember it from my other daughter back in 2009—sometimes the pain is so bad I could cry.
    Luckily, my gynecologist said I can take paracetamol for the pain.
    Strength to everyone who's going through this.
    Greetings!

  9. Marloes #10

    I've had pain in my right rib for a few months now. And my midwife said that once the baby drops, it should be much less. Now I'm 39 weeks pregnant and the little one still hasn't dropped, and I still have rib pain.

  10. lizy-lies #11

    I'm now 25+3 weeks and have had pain in my left ribs for over a week and a half. The weird thing is that it mainly starts up in the evening, and by the time I get into bed, it hurts so much that I can't sleep. It doesn't matter if I'm lying down or sitting—the pain stays. I have an appointment with my midwife next week, so I'm curious what she'll say. Maybe it's also due to the baby dropping, although it feels too early to me.

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