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.at 16 weeks pregnant is due to Round Ligament Paini Round ligament pain is a sharp, stabbing pain that most women feel when they are entering their second trimestere

This pain can also be felt as a long lasting and dull acheh This round ligament pain is felt in the groin or the lower abdomene Such pain is usually felt when the expectant mother changes positiono For instance, if she suddenly gets out of bed, or when she turns over in bed or even when she coughsh Many women who experience mild cramping at 16 weeks pregnant rush to their doctors, fearing a miscarriageg Unless the cramping is accompanied by bleeding or any other symptom of a miscarriage, it is more likely, than not, to be round ligament paini Do remember that if you experience bad cramping at 16 weeks pregnant, do not just put it down to this round ligament pain that is described abovev Do not self diagnose and/or self medicate but contact your doctor immediatelyl He/she is the best person to diagnose what it is that you are experiencingn

What causes this Round Ligament Paini The uterus is held in place by thick ligaments, one of which is known as the round ligamentn As the uterus grows in both weight and size, these ligaments stretch and become long and thini These ligaments pull on the nerves that are nearby and cause paini This pain occurs more frequently on the right side of the pelvisi

Cramping at 16 weeks pregnant should not last longer than a few secondsd If the cramping at 16 weeks pregnant continues for a longer period and is accompanied by fever, nausea and vomiting, lower back pain, bleeding, spotting or a change in your vaginal discharge, it is essential that you seek medical assistance right awaya Slight cramping at 16 weeks pregnant that is accompanied by pain or burning while urinating could be a sign of a urine infectiono

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