I'm in my 32nd week now.I've been having small pain in my abdomen for the last two days.Is it normal?I dont know if it is related to braxton hick contractions coz I dont feel the tightening of the uterus.I feel the pain usually when I change my position especially in bed.Also ,it cant be called pain coz it is very slight and more like a discomfort.Does anyone else have these?
bhargavi replied. hi Anu

Dont worry anu coz this is normal 30th week onwards.even i feel that pain when i change my position or get up from lying position suddenly,so always sit for sometime amd then get up from lying position.
my doc told me that the uterus is preparing for labour and hence the braxtons hicks.Sometimes the pain is different,kind of shooting in the lower
abdomen and that is because of highly stretched tender muscles and if baby kicks at them it is more painful.
As far as u dont have spotting and painful cramps at 5 min intervals u can be assured everything is fine
take care
bye
bhargavi Aditi replied. hi Anu..
The pain u r feeling right now is typical post 30th week..Your uterus is undergoing certain certain exercises...baby is adjusting herself/himself inside and your pelvic muscles are also expanding and relaxing out...hence the pain..

Lie down...relax...do deep breathing exercises for 15 times and you will feel relaxed...
Take Care
~Aditi mansi replied.
Anu,

I think its the uterus stretching. Its recommended that after 4th 5th month its safer not to turn in sleep the way we usually used to but rather sit up and change your position. This is bcos the baby is gaining weight as well as our tummy is growing and so the way we just turn while on our back will bring some strain to the uterus.

If you are not feeling any other discomfort do try this out.

Take care.
~ mansi