I'm trying desperately to lie on my sides at night, but I wake up several times with terrible pain on my hip and thigh bones. Anyone have this? Any solutions?
2007-10-21 07:05:07 · 8 answers · asked by Tootiefrootie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I tried a pillow between my knees and it doesn't take away the pain.
2007-10-21 07:13:37 · update #1
Only advise I can give is keep switching sides... maybe get yourself a body pillow or a preggy pillow... Also something that comforts me more is that my side of the bed is against the wall,so I prop a pillow on the wall behind me so I am not actually lying on my hip.. but on my butt cheek a bit... of course its only good for half the time.. but hey..better than nothing! Here's some websites for Preggy pillows :P http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?fromSection=Search%3AHomepage&search_constraint=0&search_query=pregnant+pillow&ic=24_0
http://www.inspiredliving.com/body-pillows/pillow-pregnancy.htm
2007-10-21 07:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by justplainsweet83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there...I have started this exact thing...I'm about 25 weeks along now, and I thought It was just me.
I suppose its the quickly added weight, cuz I never had issues like this before. I liked the other's answers, I do just what they say, keep switching sides every time (6-7) I wake up. I too use lots of pillows and have a pregnancy pillow too. Nothing really works, I'm just downright uncomfortable at night.
One person did mention the glutes hurting cuz they are overcompensating etc.....Ya, I got that big time...In fact I had my boyfriend rub em this morning it was so bad. uGH....well 3 1/2 more months to go...If u figure a miracle fix, let me know!
2007-10-21 14:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by tw9165 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried putting a doubled up pillow between your knees? That would help me to keep both my legs in line with my hips when I was on my side.
hehehehe....I also did the same thing as the person above me.
2007-10-21 14:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you wake up with hip pain on your left, switch to your right side. What you're experiencing is very common.
If you can - go for a prenatal massage and have them do a real workup on your glutes. Those muscles are tightening up to compensate for your loosening joints.
Also, try soaking in nice warm (not too hot) baths, and sleeping with a body pillow is a great help.
2007-10-21 14:09:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you tried a body pillow so you can lay on your side but also a little tilted towards the stomach to take the pressure off of your hips? you may have to experiment a little bit. try pillows in different places.
good luck!
2007-10-21 14:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same issue. I toss and turn a lot but with the right placement of pillows I can usually get comfortable. One slightly under my belly, one between my legs, one at my head and one at my back.
My poor husband hasn't had a pillow in months!
2007-10-21 14:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put one pillow betweeen my knees and it helps relive some of the pressure. I usually toss & turn anyways due to not being able to get comfy!! Try the pillow. It definitly helped me!!
2007-10-21 14:09:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, just try different ways with the pillows and other stuff you will get it
2007-10-21 14:22:49 · answer #8 · answered by Lanetta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋