Abdominal Discomfort in Pregnancy: Causes & Relief

Question
This is my first baby, second pregnancy (first ended in missed miscarriage at 12 wks) I am 19 weeks along, and 23 years old. I have had a few bleeding episodes in this pregnancy due to a blood clot in my uterus which seems to now have disolved. My question is - is it normal to have a feeling in my abdomen..(more on the left side in line with my belly button) like I've done a lot of situps or ran for a long time, a sort of burning feeling? I know what round ligament pains are and have had some, but this seems different..should I get checked out?  

Answer
Throughout the pregnancy, you will feel muscle aches and pain in your abdomen. Sometimes it is a pulling pain (like the round ligament pain you had before in your groin), sometimes it is a burning pain. Often, you may have bladder pain due to overdistention. If this pain continues to bother you, check it out with your obstetrician, if Tylenol or a heating pad does not alleviate the pain.