Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy: Unclear (2–3 Trimester)

Home care

Here are general care guidelines:

• Don't do any strenuous activities or stand for a long time. Bed rest is not needed unless your healthcare provider has advised it.

• Exercise for 30 minutes all or most days of the week. This will promote muscle tone, strength, and endurance. Ask your provider what exercises to do and to not do.

• Sit in a warm (not hot) bath. This helps relax tight, painful muscles.

• Sleep on your side with a pillow between your legs. This helps align your pelvis.

• Eat frequent, light meals. Choose foods that are easy to digest.

• Ask your healthcare provider if a pregnancy support belt could help you.

• If told to by your healthcare provider, take an over-the-counter medicine, such as acetaminophen, to ease pain. Follow instructions carefully for how much to take and how often to take it. Don't take aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen unless your provider tells you to do so.

Follow-up care

Follow up with your healthcare provider, or as advised.

When to get medical care

Call your healthcare provider right away if any of these occur: 

• Belly pain that is sudden or that slowly gets worse

• Fainting, dizziness, or weakness when standing

• Any vaginal bleeding

• Fluid leaking from the vagina

• Baby is moving less

• Repeated vomiting or diarrhea

• Pain that seems to settle in 1 area, especially the lower right belly

• Blood in vomit or bowel movements (dark red or black color)

• Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as advised by your provider