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What Is The Cause Of Pain In Rib-cage During Pregnancy?

hello, i am 35 weeks pregant and 1 day. i am only 18 years old and expecting my first baby. i have constant pain in my right rib cage and i know this is because the baby is kicking there as i feel it but i also feel him moving very very low down at the same time. the past week i have felt very differant down below with cramping and things and pressure pains. but does this mean my baby hasnt dropped yet because i still feel him kicking so high?
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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HI,
I understand your concern.
- At 35 weeks of pregnancy, the baby attains full growth. The pain you feel is partly due to stretching of uterus & of course due to uterine wall stimulation as the baby moves . Baby has got average length of about 16 cm by now. So it can reach both ends of uterus in spite of entering maternal pelvis. to cause pressure/ pain in the area.
- So, the symptoms you have are within normal limits. Avoid physical/psychological stress.,eat light nutritious diet,take sufficient rest, continue walking for 20-30 minutes at medium pace, get regular pregnancy check up weekly done. Be positive & wait for the happiest day when you will meet your baby!
Thanks.
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What Is The Cause Of Pain In Rib-cage During Pregnancy?

HI, I understand your concern. - At 35 weeks of pregnancy, the baby attains full growth. The pain you feel is partly due to stretching of uterus & of course due to uterine wall stimulation as the baby moves . Baby has got average length of about 16 cm by now. So it can reach both ends of uterus in spite of entering maternal pelvis. to cause pressure/ pain in the area. - So, the symptoms you have are within normal limits. Avoid physical/psychological stress.,eat light nutritious diet,take sufficient rest, continue walking for 20-30 minutes at medium pace, get regular pregnancy check up weekly done. Be positive & wait for the happiest day when you will meet your baby! Thanks.