Another common location for pain during pregnancy is the ribs! It's of course more common in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and like other types of pain during pregnancy, it's not something you just need to live with! What causes rib pain during pregnancy? Growing baby - as the uterus and baby grow, they take up more real estate in the abdomen. This can put more stretch and pressure on the ribs, which can hurt. Growing breast tissue - the increase in size and weight can also tug

Leg cramps are extremely common, with up to around 60% of pregnant women experiencing them, especially in the third trimester. Most commonly reported at night, they can disrupt sleep, make your leg sore, and they really hurt! If you are dealing with leg cramps or leg pain during your pregnancy - this guide will be helpful! What causes leg cramps? In general, a lack of hydration and electrolyte imbalances are the most likely cause of cramps. For cramps related specifically to

The pubic bone is a common site of pain during pregnancy. This bone is in the front of our pelvis, and you actually have two of them! They come together at the pubic symphysis. Often pain in this area is called Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction, and more so recently the blanket term of “Pelvic Girdle Pain.” The main symptom is significant pain in the pubic bone area, often with these activities: Walking (especially fast or for long distances) Climbing stairs (often worse going up o

Meralgia paresthetica is a condition where the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) is compressed, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and burning on the outer side of the front of the thigh. We learn in PT school about this as a condition that happens a lot to people who wear heavy belts - like a contractor or police officer. The pressure from the belt compresses on the nerve as it passes over the top of the pelvis. Meralgia paresthetica can also happen in pregnancy! How do