Is it normal for uterus to hurt in pregnancy?

Question

I am 3 months pregnant and since about 6 weeks I would say my uterus sometimes just hurts. Sometimes only for a second, other times the whole day. My pregnancy is going along just fine and healthy but has anyone else experienced this? It is so painful as my uterus is stretching, I realize its just going to get worse most likely but any remedies or any similar experiences?

Answer 1

I don’t think it’s really your uterus. I think you’re having round ligament pain. Google it if you want more information.  

Answer 2

I experienced some mild pain in my uterus when I was pregnant.  I think it was just my body working so hard to prepare for growing the baby by making the placenta and all, which is really complex.  It actually got better, not worse, for me as my pregnancy went on.  After the placenta is quickly completed, the baby grows slowly so it stretches out slowly over the last 6 months.  I did a lot of walking and that helped me out.  Maybe try some stretching too.

Answer 3

Im kinda having the same thing on and off, like mild period pains? apparently its your uterus stretching, so i guess its normal, provided it doesnt get too sore. usually its more uncomfortable at worst, not sore tho, everyone has different experiences. ask your doc if not sure, good luck.

Answer 4

I had this same problem with my second pregnancy, and my doctor said that it has to do with the muscles stretching around the uterus, and my best remedy was always to use a heating pad (warm, NOT hot!) at night before you go to sleep. Towards the end from about 7 months on I experienced a LOT of Braxton Hick's contractions, which were quite painful, and I still made it to full term! As long as the pregnancy's healthy and everything is fine, just take measures to make yourself as comfortable as possible, even taking a small dose of Tylenol when it's really bad can do wonders!