Pain/ache around my rib

Hey mummies, is it normal to feel slight pain/ache around my right rib? The area right under my boob. Am at my 30th week now!

1 Reply
 profile icon
Write a reply
Super Mum

Hey mama, It is normal and only natural to feel tightness at the ribs and especially just under the breasts. Baby is growing and as she does, there’ll be a lot of pushes upwards towards the chest, and downward pressure. I remember there were times where I could hardly catch my breath because my diaphragm was squished! It’s important to do deep breathing during this time to keep circulation up and also, to do relaxation exercises.

Read more