The weird electric shock feeling while pregnant is also known as lightning crotch.
Lightning crotch or the weird electric shock feeling while pregnant is often a sharp and shooting pain in your groin area which can radiate down your thigh.
The electric shock feeling during pregnancy is caused by the baby placing pressure on your nerves that are near your cervix or uterus.
It can be startling or uncomfortable although it's a normal part of pregnancy, especially in the later stages of pregnancy.
The baby's head presses on the nerves in your lower pelvis can cause the electric shock when pregnant or it can also be caused by the stretching and pressure of your uterus and surrounding ligaments as the baby grows which can result in the electric shock feeling during pregnancy.
The electric shock feeling while pregnant, pain is often described as being a sudden, sharp and jabbing sensation and it's sometimes also causes a burning or tingling feeling and can be brief and last just a few seconds or can be quite intense.
The electric shock feeling or lightning crotch during pregnancy is more common in the third trimester of pregnancy as the baby descends into your pelvic in preparation for birth and it can occur on and off throughout the pregnancy.
Lightning crotch or the electric shock feeling during pregnancy is often normal, although if the pain is severe, lasts longer than a minute or is accompanied with bleeding, fever or severe headaches you should see a doctor.
Some things that can provide relief from the electric shock feeling while pregnant are changing positions wearing a belly support garment, remaining active and taking warm baths.