QuestionI am currently 37 weeks pregnant with my second child. My first was born at 35 weeks. I am 2 cm and 50% effaced. Have been for about 2.5 weeks now. Contractions come and go, nothing worth timing as of yet. However, I am having pain around the left side of my belly button. It hurst when she pushes against and then it also hurts on the outside to touch there. Is this something I should be concerned with? Should I be calling my OB about this?
AnswerDear Melissa,
Since you are at 37 weeks, I'm sure you will be going in now for weekly visits. At your next visit, you can mention it to your doctor, but it most likely is just an area of inflammation or muscle soreness. If you notice any kind of lump or "pooching out" in the area where it is hurting then that might indicate a hernia and that would be something to report, but it would likely be something you would have noticed. Contractions often cause those abdominal musculature/ligaments/tissue to stretch and get sore in a particular area.
I don't think it's a there's major need for concern for you with you already having a few weeks of some contractions, but as I said, you can mention it at your next visit.
I hope this information has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well for the last little bit of your pregnancy and a joyous delivery!
Brenda
