{"id":7613,"date":"2024-07-22T11:29:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T05:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/?p=7613"},"modified":"2024-07-22T11:29:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T05:59:59","slug":"rib-pain-in-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/rib-pain-in-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Rib Pain in Pregnancy: Reasons, Symptoms and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 5em; .table_of_contents {margin: 25px 0; padding: 10px; background: #F2F5F7;} .table_of_contents a { text-decoration: none; }}<\/style><div class='table_of_contents'><h3>Table of Contents<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"#why-do-you-get-rib-pain-during-pregnancy\">Why Do You Get Rib Pain During Pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><ul><li><a href=\"#rib-pain-in-the-second-trimester\">Rib Pain in the Second Trimester<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#rib-pain-in-the-third-trimester\">Rib Pain in the Third Trimester<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li><a href=\"#how-to-get-rid-of-rib-pain-during-pregnancy\">How to Get Rid of Rib Pain During Pregnancy?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><ul><li><a href=\"#stay-active\">Stay Active<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#take-a-lukewarm-bath\">Take a lukewarm Bath<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#put-hot-and-cold-compresses\">Put Hot and Cold Compresses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#support-your-body\">Support Your Body<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dont-sit-for-a-long-time\">Don\u2019t Sit for a Long Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Embracing motherhood is a heavenly experience. You are nurturing another life inside of you, which involves many changes. There is swelling, soreness, a moody feeling, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325411\">As pregnancy progresses<\/a> in the second and third trimesters, the baby grows and occupies more uterine space. While the baby develops inside the womb, it kicks, stretches, and moves by the ribs, causing pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-you-get-rib-pain-during-pregnancy\">Why Do You Get Rib Pain During Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though rib pain is harmless, you must know the possible causes. The reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enter the first trimester of pregnancy, your body undergoes a tremendous hormonal flux. A fluctuating level of pregnancy hormones is primarily responsible for the loss of joints. Also, your body, including your uterus, changes gradually as the baby develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rib-pain-in-the-second-trimester\">Rib Pain in the Second Trimester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may experience rib pain on either side. Pain under the ribs on the right side may be a sign of preeclampsia (high blood pressure or hypertension). As the baby develops, rib pain becomes more intense in the second trimester. How? There is a push against the diaphragm. The baby\u2019s head turns upside down and faces towards the vagina. Their feet also point toward the ribs of the mom-to-be. Eventually, the kicks stretch and cause rib pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rib-pain-in-the-third-trimester\">Rib Pain in the Third Trimester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the third trimester, the baby has grown enough to move outside the womb. Since the baby slides down the vagina, he or she exerts additional pressure on the uterus and the ribs. This time, it may be difficult for you to bend forward with your big baby bump right in front. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/maternal-and-neonatal-obesity\/\">the weight you&#8217;ve gained during your pregnancy<\/a> not just gives you rib pain, but also shortness of breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-rid-of-rib-pain-during-pregnancy\">How to Get Rid of Rib Pain During Pregnancy?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to what has been mentioned above, rib pain can range from mild to strong depending on the trimester. Here\u2019s how to relieve rib pain in pregnancy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-active\">Stay Active<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you\u2019d have to spend at least 150 minutes doing low-intensity exercises like yogasanas, aerobics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/swimming-during-pregnancy\/\">swimming<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/pregnancy-brisk-walking\/\">brisk walking<\/a>. You can also use an exercise ball to roll your back and repeat those rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-a-lukewarm-bath\">Take a lukewarm Bath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lukewarm bath can soothe your sore muscles and pain. It may not be easy for you to climb out of the bath. However, applying a heating pad to the rib area is a good choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"put-hot-and-cold-compresses\">Put Hot and Cold Compresses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Put hot and cold compresses on the sore parts of the abdomen after taking a lukewarm bath. Muscle knots will gradually be smoothed out by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-your-body\">Support Your Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always support your body with nursing bras, maternity pillows, etc. Wearing a pregnancy belly band is also an option. Belly-support bands are designed to distribute weight around your belly. They can help reduce ligament pain and relieve pressure away from the ribs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-sit-for-a-long-time\">Don\u2019t Sit for a Long Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you spend long hours at a desk at work, it&#8217;s crucial to take regular breaks, stand up, and move around frequently to maintain your overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you have no choice but to wait until delivery. Only, you may have to bear a little childbirth pain. As your baby moves downwards, you will not just face breathing trouble, you will also experience cramps and pain in the abdomen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy rib pain is part of pregnancy, but you can\u2019t let it pass completely. The pain bothers you. It\u2019s always wise to be safe, as mentioned above, consult your healthcare practitioner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why Do You Get Rib Pain During Pregnancy? Rib Pain in the Second Trimester Rib Pain in the Third Trimester How to Get Rid of Rib Pain During Pregnancy?\u00a0 Stay Active Take a lukewarm Bath Put Hot and Cold Compresses Support Your Body Don\u2019t Sit for a Long Time Embracing motherhood is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":7614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Rib Pain in Pregnancy: Reasons, Symptoms and Treatment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A comprehensive guide to rib pain in pregnancy. Learn about causes, treatments, and ways to find relief. 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