u/Babyisprincess

This is my first pregnancy. At 23 weeks I was told I have pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel, but now at 26 weeks even after wearing a wrist brace the numbness has gotten worse. I can barely feel the tips of my fingers when eating food. I can still feel movement, but it’s almost like my hand is asleep all the time — hard to explain.

I don’t want to make a big deal out of it since I’ve been told it’s common/normal in pregnancy, but I wanted to ask: at what point should I contact an advice nurse or OB? How do you know when pregnancy carpal tunnel is considered “normal” vs more severe? Has anyone else had it get progressively worse during the second/third trimester?

Im 34 female, first pregnancy. USA. At 23 weeks I was told I have pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel, but now at 26 weeks even after wearing a wrist brace the numbness has gotten worse. I can barely feel the tips of my fingers when eating food. I can still feel movement, but it’s almost like my hand is asleep all the time — hard to explain.

I don’t want to make a big deal out of it since I’ve been told it’s common/normal in pregnancy, but I wanted to ask: at what point should I contact an advice nurse or OB? How do you know when pregnancy carpal tunnel is considered “normal” vs more severe? Has anyone else had it get progressively worse during the second/third trimester?