Round ligament discomfort can be a sharp pain near the abdomen or groin area. Often occurring during transitional activities, you will feel pain on one side or both sides of the belly. The round ligament is a strong band of tissue that supports the uterus on both sides. Two round ligaments connect on each side of the uterus down to the groin.
During the later pregnancy stages, the round ligament experiences stretch due to the baby’s increased size. This extra load, plus rapid stretch of the ligament during activities, will cause pain. Most women are told that this discomfort is a normal part of pregnancy. Just because you are pregnant does not mean you need to live with pain and discomfort. We provide care to get you out of pain and have a more enjoyable pregnancy