Rib Pain

[Borisha]

Is it normal to have rib pain while your pregnant? I know sometimes my right side hurts serverly and its unbearable that i have to go and lay down. It hurts everytime i sit up the only relief i have is when im laying down

[jcrewosu]

My right side ribs have hurt since 2nd trimester. My chiropractor said it's from the weight of baby and uterus pulling on the muscles. My baby is breech so she's not pushing on them, but that happens also.

[anm89]

Yeah unfortunately it's just part of pregnancy lol. My right side of my ribs hurt so bad sometimes that I can't breathe. The only thing that helps me is lay down and stretching out as hard as I can. I also use bengay cream/muscle relief and it helps alot. =)

[managpal]

My left side hurts badly

[AnnieBrooke]

Sure, especially later in pregnancy.  The baby begins to brace his legs against your ribs and push.  I had a girlfriend whose baby broke her rib that way.  Take some added calcium to help your bones stay strong.  (And if you're taking calcium, take Vitamin D to go along with it.)