Here's everything you need to know about lightning crotch pain

As if giving birth wasn't hard enough, some women experience a sudden, intense pain in their crotch before and during labor called "lightning crotch."

While the good news is that you're quickly nearing your delivery date, the bad news is it may be very frequent before your delivery date.

In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about lightning crotch pain: what causes it, what effects it has on the mother and baby, and how to prevent it from happening.

First of all, what is lightning crotch pain? Lightning crotch is a sudden, intense pain that occurs in the crotch area during labor. It is caused by the baby's head putting pressure on the nerves and blood vessels around the vagina. Lightning crotch can be very painful and uncomfortable for the mother, and it can also cause problems for the baby.

There are several causes of lightning crotch pain. They include: the baby's head putting pressure on the nerves and blood vessels around the vagina, pressure on the perineum from the baby's head or body, tearing of the perineum, and an episiotomy.

All of these causes can result in pain, swelling, and bruising in the crotch area. Lightning crotch can also cause problems for the baby; it can lead to a decrease in the baby's heart rate, decreased oxygen levels, and even premature delivery.

Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent lightning crotch pain from occurring. Some of them include :

1. Practicing perineal massage during pregnancy:

A perineal massage, especially during pregnancy can help dilute lightning crotch pains by stretching the tissues and muscles around the vagina.

2. Avoiding prolonged labor:

If possible, try to avoid having a long labor. This will help reduce the chances of the baby's head putting pressure on the nerves and blood vessels around the vagina.

3. Avoiding an episiotomy:

If possible, try to avoid having an episiotomy. This will help reduce the chances of tearing the perineum. An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening.

4. Practicing Kegel exercises:

Kegel exercises can help strengthen the muscles around the vagina and may help reduce the risk of lightning crotch pain. To perform a Kegel exercise, tighten your pelvic floor muscles and hold for five seconds. Then relax for five seconds. Repeat this exercise ten times.