Painful stretching?

Question

I’m 18 weeks and this is my second pregnancy. Recently I’ve been getting this weird sensation across my belly whenever I lean or reach down while sitting/laying down. It feels like my abdominal muscles are stretching flat like a ruler. It feels like a giant kick but I know it’s not. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? It doesn’t hurt but it’s definitely uncomfortable

Answer

I think we’re experiencing the same thing. This is my first pregnancy and I’m 19 weeks. When I stretch or do other things, my stomach muscles feel like they’ve shortened and I can’t extend as far as I used to/need(not that i know that’s what it is). It does hurt like an instant yank or ache. Idk how to make it better, I suppose stretching every day, I’ve read pregnancy yoga so maybe it’ll help? :/

Painful stretching?

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