Comments on: 33 weeks pregnant and getting terrible backache right around the ribs?

By: Steban L

Steban L — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:04:40 +0000

The baby probably flipped into position.
Week 32
Many babies have inverted to a head down position in the uterus now. Those who have not will likely turn in the coming weeks. You will know when your baby has turned when you feel powerful kicks under your rib cage and the hard ball of the baby’s head on the pelvic floor. The baby now measures about 11 inches from crown to rump and weighs a little over 4 pounds.

Once the baby drops, the pain should lessen, but for now theres probably not much you can do. Tylenol may help a little.

Week 30
You will feel the stretching of ligaments, which can often be felt as back pain. The baby now has eyelashes and hair. You may be experiencing rehearsal contractions called Braxton-Hicks contractions

By: gwhalh

gwhalh — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:33:34 +0000

Depending on how long it’s been going on, it could be that you are in the early stages of labor. I started having terrible backaches and spent a night tossing and turning because of it. Fortunately I had an appointment with my doctor the next day after it started (the tossing and turning at night) and told him about it. He immediately check my cervix and found that I had dialated to a 5! Make an appointment and let your doc know what’s going on.

By: katy

katy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:40:10 +0000

could be trapped wind thats painful try drinking water as hot as you can might help wont harm

By: Mrs.Grumpy91605

Mrs.Grumpy91605 — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:39:34 +0000

I am 32 wks pregnant and experence the same thing. I usually put a pillow between my legs, under my belly and behind my back. It helps!! You’ll still have to get up and *** at least once an hour though:P