This joint becomes loosened during pregnancy, often as early as 14 weeks into pregnancy. The pain can be severe and is usually felt over the symphysis pubis, but can spread to the RLQ. Find out more in the separate leaflet called Common Problems in Pregnancy.

Round ligament pain is common during pregnancy, and it may feel like sharp cramping on either side of the lower abdomen. At around 12 weeks of pregnancy, hormonal changes cause the round ligaments, which connect the front of the uterus to the groin, to loosen and become more elastic.

During a contraction, the uterus will feel firm to the touch. You will notice a definite pressure change. Sometimes you may feel the baby move. ​​The uterus may feel firm on one side while the opposite side remains soft.

Tummy (abdominal) pain. The pain that occurs with pre-eclampsia tends to be mainly in the upper part of your abdomen, just below your ribs, and just to the right. Being sick (vomiting) later in pregnancy (not the morning sickness of early pregnancy). Rapidly increasing swelling (puffiness) of your hands, face or feet.

Takeaway. Aches and pains, including right side pain, are a normal part of pregnancy. Common causes include weight gain, rising hormone levels, and gassiness. The discomfort and pain will usually go away on its own or with at-home treatment. More serious conditions can also cause right side pain during pregnancy.

Sometimes an ectopic pregnancy has to be removed before it causes damage in your body. You can go on to having a normal pregnancy after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. Severe right side pain in your lower stomach along with other symptoms might mean you are having a miscarriage.

You might have round ligament pain when you get out of bed in the morning or when you move too quickly. Even a hard cough or sneeze can cause ligament pain. You can usually relieve this right side pain by getting into a more comfortable position. Gentle stretches, moving slowly and flexing your hips also help.