Why do I get severe round ligament pain exactly when I sneeze violently?
1. Introduction The severe, sharp pain experienced in the lower abdomen when sneezing forcefully during pregnancy is the direct result of a rapid biomechanical stretch reflex in the round ligaments. These ligaments are strong, fibrous bands that anchor the uterus to the pelvic wall. As pregnancy progresses, the rapidly growing uterus pulls these ligaments taut, … Read more