![]() Pregnancy, Round Ligament PainMedical Author:
Patrick A Aguilera, MD
Medical Editor:
James E Keany, MD, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM
Pregnancy, Round Ligament Pain OverviewAbdominal pain during pregnancy is common. Most often it is a result of round ligament pain. Round ligament pain is due to normal changes that take place as your body is transformed by pregnancy. There are other, abnormal, treatable causes of pain that your health care provider may want to check. Therefore, any new or significant pain should be reported to your doctor. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Pregnancy, Round Ligament Pain
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