Bizarre pains - TMI

[Kitcat12]

I'm 18 weeks 4 days along and occasionally I get achey pains in my vagina. They're really bizarre and actually really unpleasant. Anybody else suffered with this during pregnancy and can give me an idea what on Earth might be causing this awful pain?

[Tugsgirl]

Look up “lightening crotch” or “Fanny daggers” in pregnancy and see if it sounds familiar xx

[Kitcat12 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Without a doubt two of the greatest names I've ever seen! 😂 but no, it's not really a shooting pain, more of a constant ache. But I only get it every couple of days so it's now always there if that makes sense?

[staaa88]

Yep I had this when I was 19 weeks. I can’t remember what they called it, but it was totally normal x

[Kitcat12 in reply to staaa88]

Really? That's so reassuring (not that I'm happy you also had these horrible pains!) I'm glad that it wasn't anything to worry about. It's so uncomfortable x

[staaa88 in reply to Kitcat12]

Yeah it caught me off guard. Kinda on and off but really dull sensation. Had it a couple of days now it’s gone. I’ve recently had cramping around my tailbone apparently it’s because it’s moving ready to make way for the baby’s head to come through!

[Kitcat12 in reply to staaa88]

😳 excellent. Our bodies really take a pounding don't they?! Thanks so much for sharing your experience lovely x

[Baypony]

Yup i’ve had this too. I’m 20w today. I’ve had it on and off since about 10 weeks. I spoke to several friends that have been pregnant and we’ve taken to calling it stabby fanjo 🤣 Didn’t know it might have an official name. Midwife says apparently it’s really common and nothing to be worried about. It’s so uncomfortable and sometimes stops me in my tracks. Just to do with everything re-arranging and stretching down there. Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy xx

[Kitcat12 in reply to Baypony]

Stabby fanjo! Amazing 😂 glad to know it's normal, although completely bizarre x