Will Round Ligament Pain Linger?

It's a normal part of pregnancy and will quickly dissipate. Most round ligament pain lasts for a few seconds and usually ceases as soon as you change positions, stop the activity you're doing, or get up from sitting or lying down.

Should round ligament pain last all day?

It usually lasts only a few seconds, but it can last hours. It often happens repeatedly during the second trimester. Round ligament pain may worsen when you move suddenly (for example, standing or sitting quickly, sneezing, coughing or laughing).

How long is too long for round ligament pain?

The intermittent pain will also generally ease up a few weeks after it begins: It typically starts around 12 to 14 weeks as your bump starts to make its way out of the uterus, and then goes away by 16 weeks, although sometimes the pain will last a little longer.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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