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Expert: - 3/24/2008


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Hi,

Im 16 weeks pregnant with my first child and for the last couple of days i have had mild vaginal pain after urinating. Its not a burning sensation and there is no blood or strange discharge. The pain only seems to last for about 10 minutes after urination and then goes away again. I also feel like my bladder is full again quite soon after.I have had a UTI and cystitis before and this feels nothing like either of them. Could this just be ligaments stretching or is it too early for me to be feeling that?

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Ali,


It is possible to be feeling ligament stretching at this time however, the symptoms you describe are not likely to be ligament stretching since it is only occurring after you urinate.


It is possible that this may be a bladder infection or some other sort of infection.  It could also be related to the baby's position if extra pressure is being exerted on your bladder.


In this case, it's best to visit your doctor to rule out infection.



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Catherine  

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Catherine Beier MS CBE

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

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I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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