But some women are more likely to experience it, such as those who have had trauma to their pubic bones, whether from an accident or a prior pregnancy and delivery.
Risk factorsĪll pregnant women are at risk of developing lightning crotch. Regardless of how far along you are in your pregnancy, always call your doctor if you’re experiencing bleeding, abnormal discharge, severe abdominal pain, or an inability to walk. 'People can experience this substantially before labor,' explained Dr. If you have had a Caesarean section in the past and feel sharp pain earlier in your current pregnancy, call your doctor immediately to make sure everything is ok. Lightning crotch may be disruptive and painful, but its not dangerous. Other issues, such as a urinary tract infection or preterm labor, can cause a similar pain, but it’s often with other symptoms ( burning with urination, having to urinate even more frequently than normal, and hardening of the abdomen, for example). Schedule a callback Source file resolution 480p Filmed on Tuesday 28th June 2022 Danville, Montour County, United States In this video, Joe T.
If you experience pain similar to lightning crotch before you are at 37 weeks, you should speak to your doctor. White-Videa Is it bad to have lightning crotch during early pregnancy? Both the treatments and belt helped decrease my discomfort and allowed me to work up until the day I delivered. I also had to use a pregnancy support belt. I dealt with the pain by receiving chiropractic care on a regular basis. I recently had a baby and experienced lightning crotch.