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Pregnancy, Round Ligament Pain (cont.)

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Follow-up

After you have been reassured that your general health is fine, you should avoid specific factors that trigger this pain.

  • Lying on the opposite side and applying warm soaks early may alleviate the pain.
  • Your health care provider should advise you about using acetaminophen (Tylenol).

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