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It only lasts for a few seconds and generally gets better in the third trimester. Any sudden movement that makes these ligaments retract quickly can cause pain.
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They stretch during pregnancy to accommodate your growing baby. This is a sharp pain that’s felt in the abdomen or in the hip area, on either side. Round ligament pain is the most common cause of pain on either side during the second trimester. UTIs and kidney infections can cause left side pain at any point during pregnancy. The most serious cause of left side pain in early pregnancy is an ectopic pregnancy, which needs emergency treatment. Left side pain in early pregnancy may also be caused by miscarriage. It may also be related to digestive issues that tend to be worse during pregnancy, such as GERD. Left side pain in the first trimester is usually caused by normal bodily changes from pregnancy. Pregnant women are more likely to develop urinary tract infections due to hormonal and structural changes during pregnancy.Ĭauses of left side pain during pregnancy First trimester Urinary tract infections ( UTI) or kidney infections can cause pain in your left side at any point during your pregnancy. It can also be a sign of symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) or pelvic girdle pain (PGP), which is a condition that occurs when the ligaments supporting the pelvic bones relax due to a pregnancy hormone called relaxin. Later in your pregnancy, it can be caused by the ligaments in your abdomen stretching.
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Early in your pregnancy, it can be a sign that your body is stretching to make room for your baby, or it can stem from digestive issues such as gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD) or constipation. Many women experience left side pain during pregnancy. Later pain in pregnancy could be caused by the ligaments in your abdomen stretching, kidney infection or a urinary tract infection (UTI). Inital pregnancy pain may be due to your body stretching to make room for your baby or digestive issues.