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Abdominal Pain on the Left Side in Pregnancy
Once you become pregnant, you may find yourself noticing every symptom your body produces. Abdominal pain during pregnancy can mean anything from ligament stretching to labor. When the pain is concentrated on the left side, it could also indicate a cyst or an ectopic pregnancy. Knowing what abdominal pain on the left side can mean in pregnancy can help you decide what action to take.
Is it Normal to Feel a Slight Pain in the Side When Pregnant?
Although people may insist that your pregnancy has you glowing, you may not feel like you fit that description. In fact, the common discomforts of pregnancy can disturb your sleep and have you wondering if everything is progressing normally. Mild discomforts are a normal part of pregnancy, but some types of pain may signify a condition that requires medical treatment. An unusual pain in the side may be nothing more than an ordinary symptom of a stretching uterus, or it could be something more serious.
Back Pain During First Trimester Pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy is common. Although it’s much more typical to have back pain during the second and third trimester, some women feel it earlier. The Mayo Clinic urges women to call their doctor if the back pain becomes severe or is accompanied by vaginal bleeding, which could be a sign of an underlying medical issue.
TheraPearl Hot/Cold Pain Relief Packs
Do you ever tweak your back or pull a muscle working out? Do your kids play sports? How about your husband?We all know how important it is to get active as a family, but that also means being prepared for bumps, bruises and swelling.TheraPearl hot/cold therapy packs provide 20 minutes of heating or cooling relief to manage pain and inflammation. The reusable, non-toxic packs can be frozen or heated and moms will …
Pelvic Pain Recovery Through Yoga: One Mom’s Success Story
In a recent three-part series, I shared the story of Kate,a physical therapist and mother of two working diligently to overcome serious pelvic girdle pain (PGP).In Part 3 of that series, Idiscussed the benefits of using yoga for pelvic pain relief, especially for myalgia or hypertonicity of the pelvic floor muscles, which occurs in vaginismus. Myalgia is also known as non-relaxing pelvic floor.Symptoms of nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction are associated with …