my upper abdomen HURTS...what is this?

[wholewheatchick]

So my abdomen, like from belly button up, hurts. I would say it is my ab muscles, but I'm not sure I really have those left at this point

Bouncing on my yoga ball, even rolling on it, was so painful that I had to stop. Jogging just a tiny bit in the pool today hurt. Going from a "slouch" position to an upright position in a chair hurts. Bending over just to pull on my shorts hurts. It's like a burning sort of pain. I'm positive it isn't my uterus, because it is only the top portion of my abdomen, and Squirt is moving around quite happily in there still; no spotting or BH contractions or cramping, etc. Just pain whenenver I engage what remains of my abdominal muscles.

Is this normal at 30 weeks? Have I just been working myself too hard physically?

Any other thoughts or insights?

[MaerynPearl]

No, that does not sound normal to me and should probably get checked out.

It could very likely just be baby pushing on you in such a way that it is bruising you on the inside or something like that... but when it comes to pregnancy and abdominal pains that last like this... its best to speak with doctor/midwife to be safe.

Ive heard of issues with abdominal separation, as far as I know its not a serious problem but I believe there are ways you can relieve it or lessen it? Im not 100% there as I have never had the issue though.

[wholewheatchick]

Thanks! I actually felt way better when I woke up this morning. I'll mention it to the midiwfe at my appt. next week, but unless it happens again, I'll wait till then.

[Pepper44]

That happened to once while pregnant. Turned out I was dehydrated!

[dakotablue]

Originally Posted by Pepper44

That happened to once while pregnant. Turned out I was dehydrated!

:this

Also, gassy stomach pains when I ate too much and then the baby kicked my organs. But only rarely (maybe 3-4 times) If it happens more than I'm not sure?