Lightning crotch is a name for the sharp, jolting or stinging pelvic pain that you may start to feel occasionally in yourthird trimester. It may feel like a sharp, shooting pain that starts in the groin and can travel down the thigh. Or it may feel like an electric jolt, burning, sting...
Even though lightning crotch pain happens late in the third trimester, it's not asign of impending labor. However, some people might confuse intense lightning pain for contractions—especially if they're a first-time parent. Call your doctor about lightning crotch pain if: The pain is accompani...