The sudden sharp, shooting pain that feels like an electrical bolt from the vagina or the pelvic area that occurs during pregnancy is known as a lightning crotch. It feels different for each pregnant woman. It is usually momentary and could mean that the pregnant woman's cervix is dilating (opening up) for the delivery of the baby.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, the pain is felt only by the mother, and it does not affect the baby. As the baby grows, the gravid uterus puts pressure on the lower limbs and nerves causing shooting pain. The baby is always comfortable, and it is well protected within the uterus.
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