What can I do for lower back pain and hip pain during pregnancy?
There are so many different aches and pains of pregnancy that are normal to feel, but that doesn’t mean it’s fun, and by the end, you’re just ready to be done with them all. One thing that a lot of pregnant ladies feel is lower back pain. As the pregnancy progresses and your belly gets bigger, the curve in your back is exaggerated and you start to compensate for the growing weight in the front by shifting the center of your gravity back, and this can put a lot of pressure and strain on our lower backs. In addition, you have bad posture, you walk funny, and this all contributes to back pain.
With that said, lower back pain can also be a sign of preterm labor. So if it’s not a problem you’ve had, it’s not associated with sitting for a long time or standing for a long time (that might just make your back hurt naturally), pay attention to it and look for other signs of preterm labor, like if you have lower back pain, lower abdominal cramping, abdominal tightening, if you feel pressure in your stomach or down low, if you have any bleeding, spotting, leaking of fluid, or an increase in discharge associated with the pain - those are all signs of preterm labor and you should call your doctor and get checked out. They’ll decide if it’s just normal pregnancy pain or if its due to something more serious like preterm labor that needs to be investigated.
Another type of pain that’s typical to feel during pregnancy is just generalized pelvic pain or maybe a tender pubic bone. This is because there’s a ligament in the front of your pelvis and your body starts to release a hormone called relaxin. Its job is to relax that pelvic joint and help the pelvis open slightly. It increases the internal diameter of your pelvis and increases the chances that the baby will fit through and be born vaginally. So if you’re just having generalized pelvic pain, you feel like your pubic bone is tender, it’s making you waddle, you feel like your hips are going to pop out of place, that’s your body’s way of trying to increase the chances of delivering vaginally, so just tell yourself that (overall) it’s a good thing, but it’s not very comfortable. If it gets severe though, talk with your doctor about it, because some ladies do have more separation at that joint than they should have. They can look into it and decide if anything needs to be done.
A 3rd type of pain that’s normal to have during pregnancy is called round ligament pain. Your uterus isn’t just hanging out in your belly. It’s actually attached to various parts by ligaments, and these ligaments can be thought of as elastics, and as your uterus grows and stretches, they do too. If you have sudden changes in movement or if you just change movement, like you go a different direction, you’re standing up out of a car, you’re getting off your chair, you’re on the floor and get up - all those sudden changes in direction and movement can cause those ligaments to tweak a little bit and that can cause very severe and intense pain right away along the track of that ligament. So usually, it’s one-sided, associated with movement, and it’s felt in your groin area, like from about the level of your bellybutton on the side of your abdomen down into the pubic area, so if this is what you’re experiencing, it’s probably round ligament pain. Usually it goes away as fast as it came on, but some women do just have a more dull pain that lasts a longer period of time, so again, you’re looking for something that’s one-sided. If you’re having cramping in your lower abdomen, again, a concern would be preterm labor.
So what can you do about all these aches and pains? If you’re pretty sure that it’s not preterm labor, there are things you can do at home. For lower back pain, you can use a heating pad for 10-15 minutes at a time just at the side of discomfort. You can take a warm bath before bedtime - that can do wonders. If that’s not enough, then you can talk to your doctor about over-the-counter pain relievers that are safe during pregnancy. For sleep, there’s a lot you can do to position your back and your pelvis appropriately so that it’s more comfortable. Get a firm pillow or roll up a blanket, tilt yourself to one side and put that behind your back hip, and then also get a pillow or another rolled up blanket and put it underneath your belly (so that it’s not pulling and causing you to have pain), and then also put something in between your knees, make sure your head is well-supported, and this will help you sleep on your side (which you should do during pregnancy) and hopefully help you be more comfortable.
In summary, if you’re experiencing pain that you haven’t had before, it seems new or concerning to you, you’re not sure what it’s due to, listen to your body. Call your doctor, and after asking you more specific questions and performing an exam, they’ll decide if further investigation or treatment is warranted.
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all your videos are so helpful. thank you.
I'm 19 weeks and having really bad back pain after I lay blown on my back. I get up or wake up in horrible pain, it takes me a couple minutes to stand up without collapsing from the pain or my back giving out on me
Pillow between legs didn't help me. My hips and legs hurt at night, where im tossing and turning. I even sleep with a pregnancy pillow.
@shermanehylton4518
6 жыл бұрын
Elicia Dimery i am facing the same problem right now.
@livinlavida4069
5 жыл бұрын
My current issue. I'm 35 weeks 4 days today with my 5th child and I've never felt like this :/
@marielamorales968
5 жыл бұрын
Same to mi im having strong pain in my pregnancy i cant be laying down my lower bck hurt😣😣😣
@sabamansoori2123
4 жыл бұрын
Hey.. Just place the pillow under ur back and hips..It will help..U can keep pillow under ur legs too for the support..
@melissameliss9575
4 жыл бұрын
@@sabamansoori2123 I think that's our problem Saba.. No pillow support seems to help.. 😢
Really helpful
Thank you
Really wanted to know if using blood on a hpt really work or not ?
I broken my back during my carer job I’ve done for 4yrs as the workplace didn’t have proper equipment for the disabled elderly😞 now that I’m 19 wks preg my lower back, shoulders n pelvis is so sore I can’t move or sleep this puts pressure on my pressure n I keep feeling like I’m peeing on myself so I go bathroom, then feel thirsty n drink. It’s a viscous cycle. I’m tired, started uni into nursing. It’s really bad to a point I cry n take paracetamol, use heat pads. Travelling on the bus to uni kills me I’m not comfortable, when standing n cooking or doing the dishes my back pain feels like someone is stabbing my spine n boiling it. I also suffer from Morning sickness, nausea n swollen feet😞
Could you do a video on fetal movement at 24/25 weeks with anterior placenta... Been feeling strong movements since week 21 and the past 5 days barely anything... Is it baby's position?
@sophiashcherbakova2867
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your thoughts. Have you tried - Proutklarton Enjoy Playing Plan (just google it)? It is a great one off product for relieving back pain in just 16 minutes without the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate finally got cool success with it.
In very early pregnancy I m feeling too much back pain
8 months pregnant and could barely walk!!! I tried everything and didn’t work for me. The belly support band was a waste of money. The only thing that helped was Bio freeze spray. It got rid of the pain so quick! It definitely helped a lot!!!
@halimaalmagouri1250
3 жыл бұрын
Hi i m now 30 weeks pregnant and and i suffered for hip pain i cant slip both sides , is the pais goes when you delivered or still plz answer me
@sdebeor
3 жыл бұрын
@@halimaalmagouri1250 hi, sorry to hear you’re in pain but it’s temporary. The pain will go away after you deliver, especially because you won’t be carrying the extra weight from the baby, placenta, fluids, etc. Hang in there, you’re almost there and it will all be worth it 😊
@halimaalmagouri1250
3 жыл бұрын
@@sdebeor i hope so because i wasn’t like that in my first pregnancy , and it’s unbearable pain can you tell me your symptoms plz for me i cant sleep both sides and i can’t walk i can’t stand and when i sleep they numbness and tingling
I'm 21 weeks pregnant I've had severe cramping and lower back pain for 3 or 4 days. This is my third pregnancy in three years and I've only experienced this pain prior to labor. I went to my local hospital emergency they sent me up to labor and delivery. The nurses in labor and delivery were unable to examine me or take any testing because I'm under Midwife care. I called my midwife and she refused to come in to examine me. She told me to go home and that if I was in preterm labor there was nothing she could do about because it too early in my pregnancy. I'm now sitting at home in excruciating cramping pain lower back pain heavy amounts of discharge. I'm unsure what to do because I was refused treatment/care by my midwife? I
@radzharedris9558
6 жыл бұрын
Sarah Summers i
@universal640
3 жыл бұрын
I know it’s late but hopefully you didn’t have preterm labor...U could’ve def fired the midwife n told the hospital you are in need for new doc
Im 14 weeks and been feeling pain on one side of my hip since i was 13 weeks. It hurts to go down the stairs and walk sometimes. I thought maybe because im laying down a lot but idk. I'm making an appointment with my doctor
@loveu4701
2 жыл бұрын
Sameee ! What are U doing pllz ?😥
@Scrumptious_P
2 жыл бұрын
Omg im so happy you shared this im looking to see is this Norma I didn't have any hip pains until I was 30 something weeks my first pregnancy 😳
I will be 40 weeks in a couple days. I’ve had really bad pain in my hips and some back pain for months now. This is my second and my first pregnancy was a breeze. I can’t really sleep on my side too long I end up going out onto our couch after trying for a few minutes to get up out of bed. I have an anterior placenta and she is moving pretty regularly, I haven’t even dilated yet which is frustrating cause I’m ready to be done lol. If nothing happens this week I’ll be getting induced like I had to do with my son.
I am 17week pregnant now.i got so much pain while passing urine,. I have no uti
Hi, I have a question: I am on the deposhot and have been having intercourse with no condoms sorry if thats TMI.. And I have been on it since early february well I started spotting recently tiny bits of brown and light pink.. I've started getting bad headaches, tiny cramps, what feels like air bubbles in my stomach, and extreme thurst, and frequent urination.. I normally dont spot on the depo shot either. Is there any chance I could be pregnant? or probably not since I am on the depo shot? Please let me know, Thank you so much!
@Altheaisokay
6 жыл бұрын
So.. were you?
@jocelynncorcoran4298
5 жыл бұрын
I sister got pregnant on the depo
Emily T There is a possibility, I am now 7 months pregnant and had been on the depo shot for almost two years, I went in for my next depo shot and was told I needed to pee in a cup and it came back positive. I wouldn't automatically rule it out as a possibility so I would definitely go check it out! Better safe than sorry! Hope that was helpful! :)
@emilyt9033
8 жыл бұрын
Congratulations I am so happy for you! :) And oh my goodness thats crazy I bet that was a shock lol hopefully a good one to you! :) and I started bleeding a lot more recently after I posted that and passed a white/light pink pretty big clot this morning with like a dark red thing attached to it. I dont know if I possibly miscarried or if it was just a period and clot.
Please what can cost general pain in the body at 14week of pregnancy
Is back hip pain normal in first trimester??
Is it necessary to get up each time while you are turning left and right while sleeping
@lartoyadineomaseko9010
2 жыл бұрын
I literally get up 😩on my knees and turn to other side
@maggiecharles473
2 жыл бұрын
I also do that
@Profit_Powerhouse1040
2 жыл бұрын
Yep it seems like there's no other way to do it
27 weeks and I feel like my left hip is out of place. It hurts so much I'm having trouble walking and sleeping just moving my leg is agonizing. I told my ob and she pretty much said it was normal. This sure as he'll don't feel normal and this is my 3rd baby
@daisy2197
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 27 weeks as well and feel the same ! Look into a chiropractor that can help Prenatal patients. Also a prenatal massage will go a long way! Good luck and congrats
@lizaaa2590
2 жыл бұрын
@@daisy2197 thanks mama will look into it
@lorainehinds
2 жыл бұрын
Me too
Never be afraid to go to a doctor's office or ER to get checked out! Better safe than sorry! I had intense lower back pain at 21 weeks and called my doctor. She told me lower back pain is just a part of pregnancy. Regardless, I went to Urgent Care and found out I had a kidney stone! Obviously this isn't going to happen for everyone, but never be embarrassed to show up at an urgent care. You and your baby's health is top priority.
@asiarashid5454
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I also have lower back hip pain.but in early pregnancy.i also have kidney stones....
@asiarashid5454
2 жыл бұрын
What i do please recommend me.i m 35 year old
@emilybeaty27
2 жыл бұрын
@@asiarashid5454 Oh no! Go to urgent care or a make a doctor's appointment.They gave me a filter I could pee in so I'd know if I caught the stone. They also prescribed me some pain meds that are safe for pregnancy. They couldn't do an x ray to find the stone, but they did an ultrasound on my kidney to see if they could see it. They couldn't with me cuz the baby was in the way, but maybe it would work for you? My stone ended up passing in about a week or so. I hope yours passes too!
I’m 28 Weeks 5 Days Pregnant And I Feel Pain In My Back And Lower Belly The Pain Is Killing Me But My Baby’s Movement Is Normal Is This’s Normal??? I Feel Pain All The Day 😔 I’m Very Worried
I'm three months pregnant but I'm already experiencing lower back pain😧 is this normal?
@Galbanolli
7 жыл бұрын
Vaneth Lairene Revilla i had at first in the first trimester and it goes away and then comes back with a vengeance in the 3rd trimester :/
@shazanakhan9807
5 жыл бұрын
Vaneth Lairene Revilla I have back problems so I felt it around 8 weeks my at 19 wks in killing me
@alamurijyothsna5412
5 жыл бұрын
Lot of pain I also experience as now I am in 6thweek But DR told it is normal
@94stephie1
3 жыл бұрын
I know this is 4 years ago, hope your baby now toddler is doing great 👍..just in case someone else is curious and reads this though, back pain even a 3 months can be normal but it's still a good idea to ask your doctor if your really worried. I'm only saying out of experience, I'm 32 weeks now with my 5th child but I've had pgp and sciatica pain since early In my pregnancy.
wat about palvic pain at 28 weeks an 6 days
Iam 11 weeks pregnant and having severe thigh and leg pain any remedies or medicine and iam unable to walk also
@monamota3713
2 жыл бұрын
Any updates I’m currently feeling this & im only 6 weeks
II like to hear u and u r so sweet
What about if I drank Tylenol
But I'm only 32 weeks so I don't need relaxin right now lol 😅
@sparklespeaks8643
2 жыл бұрын
Reading this at 32 weeks 😂
You really beautiful ❤️️
Please keep talking
Nurse Dani My Girlfriend suffer in cramps on hand and feet we have sex 1 week ago is she pregnant because of those sign
@munaismailmohamed8044
3 жыл бұрын
They is no symptoms of kind of those things you just said it now cause of pregnancy.