During pregnancy, several women experience strange sensations throughout their bodies. Many of these can be uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. Most pregnant women will experience ligament pain to some degree.
As the name suggests, these pains come from what are called "ligaments." Ligaments can be described as small bands that fulfill the essential task of keeping the uterus in place. The groin area is where you can find them. In other words, you can find them at the lower part of the abdomen and extending to the hips. It is hardly surprising that the uterus grows significantly during pregnancy. From being no larger than a mandarin to being large enough to reach all the way up to the ribs.
In order to continue holding the uterus in place, the ligaments need to stretch. This can be compared to rubber bands. As the uterus grows, the rubber bands are stretched fully. It is this stretching that leads to ligament pain. These pains typically worsen as you move around and twist your body, as you are also twisting the ligaments in that case. The ligament pain itself is harmless, although it can be a source of great irritation.
The best thing you can do to reduce ligament pain is to avoid twisting your body too much. If it is very bad, try placing a heating pad where your pain is located. If it is particularly severe, it may be alleviated with some paracetamol (Pinex, Panodil, etc.). It is worth remembering, however, that it is entirely natural to feel these pains, and that they are not a danger in themselves, so there is nothing to fear.
