Ask an Expert – Women’s Health Nurse

I am 37 weeks and 1 day pregnant. I would like to know if having a sore navel and soreness around the navel are normal.

Hello Ashley,

   It is normal to have aches and pains, it seems like everywhere, when you are 37 weeks pregnant.  Your navel and the area around your navel are being stretched as your belly grows. Also, the movement of your little one may increase the soreness around this area.  Talk to your medical provider about medications you can take to help relieve some of the pain, but also know that you are in the home stretch of  your pregnancy, so the end of your pregnancy is near.

   Best wishes to you and the upcoming addition of your family...you are almost there.

Phylana

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