Lightning crotch could be one early sign of early labor, particularly when other signs are present, including:. But when you experience consistent contractions that occur more frequently and increase in duration and severity—even if you are not sure you are in labor—it is time to call them.
Experiencing severe, sudden pain during pregnancy can be very alarming. Lightning crotch has been described as shooting pain that starts in the groin area or it can be felt in the vagina, pelvis, or rectum and may travel down the inner thigh. The pain occurs randomly, but is commonly experienced when a person has remained in the same position for a long time.
This pain often lasts 15 to 60 seconds. Lightning crotch commonly occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy. The severity of the pain depends on many factors, such as the size and position of the fetus. The pain usually subsides once the baby is born.
The cause of lightning crotch is the pelvic bones pulling away and separating as the baby descends into the birth canal to prepare for delivery. The head of the fetus may also press against sensitive body parts and may hit the nerve endings in the pubic bone. These changes may also cause lightning crotch. Many home remedies can helping alleviate pain from lightning crotch. These include exercising regularly, and keeping the pelvis and hips flexible—by stretching and staying active, and wearing belly support.
Sitting for long periods can trigger lightning crotch pain. You should stand and move around periodically, and avoid sitting for long periods of time. The bad news is that lightning can happen for weeks before you actually go into labor. With my second daughter, I had so much pain and pressure I felt like I was constantly walking around with a bowling ball between my legs.
At that point, I was a good month before delivery. It might sound counterproductive, but staying active will help a lot during your pregnancy. Not only will it help ward off any excess pounds that might make you more uncomfortable, but it will help keep your joints open and flexible, which is important as they take on a heavier workload from your growing baby.
Focus on a mixture of cardio, weight training, and lots and lots of stretching , especially in the hip area. Get more tips on exercising in your third trimester.
A large Norwegian study from found an increased prevalence of pelvic and lower back pain in pregnant women who performed physical jobs that involved a lot of twisting and bending or lifting. A more recent study from Jordan in noted that long working hours were also associated with back pain in pregnant women. If your job involves a lot of manual, hands-on labor or long hours, and you find yourself frequently in pain, consider talking to your boss. See if you can take a reduced workload or do some temporary relocating to help you get through the rest of your pregnancy more comfortably.
I had a lot of trouble with pain in my pregnancies. My massage therapist would apply counter-pressure to my back and sacral area , which helped ease some of those sore muscles that were pulling on the nerves around my hips. Relaxing those muscles really helped reduce the pain. I found that swimming a lot in the last weeks of pregnancy really made a difference, to just take some of the pressure off my poor body.
There are many different types of supportive garments and braces for pregnant women, but their function is usually the same. They help lift and support your belly to take some of that pressure off of your hips, joints, and yes, even cervix. For those who do, lightning crotch seems to occur more often toward the end of pregnancy. Doctors are unsure why lightning crotch develops in some people but not others.
However, some potential causes include:. The movement of a baby stretching, turning, or kicking during pregnancy can put pressure on a nerve. As the baby grows, the force behind the movements gets stronger, which may cause an increase in pain.
The pressure on the nerves can cause sharp twinges of pain. A pair of thick ligaments supports the uterus. During pregnancy, the growing belly puts extra pressure on these ligaments, which causes them to stretch and become thin.
Moving in a certain way may cause the ligaments to stretch too far or too fast, causing sudden, sharp pain. Lightning crotch is not always preventable, especially when the position of the baby in the uterus may be the cause. Fortunately, several home remedies may help to relieve pelvic pain. It may take some trial and error to determine what works best for each person, especially if the pain comes on suddenly or unexpectedly. A warm bath can relieve many discomforts during pregnancy, including stress and body aches.
The warm water may also help to ease round ligament pain. Having a prenatal massage may not prevent lightning crotch, but massages can relax the muscles and may ease overall aches and pains during pregnancy. It is essential to go to an experienced, certified massage therapist who specializes in prenatal massage. Abdominal or belly support garments made especially for pregnancy are available in many stores and online.
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