You may experience pain under your ribs from around 29 weeks when the top of your womb starts to push up on your ribs. This can be extremely sore, particularly when your baby kicks. It is often worse on one side, depending on the position your baby is lying in.

The pain usually goes away towards the end of your pregnancy when your baby moves down into your pelvis, ready to be born.

• Sit up straight to make as much space as possible for your ribs. Avoid slumping
• Lie on your side when you rest or sleep
• Raising your hands above your head reduces the pain as it lifts your ribs off your womb