Hip/Side Pain 😩

Help, I’m 21 weeks and would like some tips on hip pain. I normally sleep on my front or back and having to sleep on my sides are so painful. I already have a pregnancy pillow, I sleep with it between my legs but the pain is unreal during sleep. I keep getting cramps in my hip and then shooting pains which goes towards my knee. This is my first pregnancy.

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I’m currently experiencing this also. Unfortunately I’m told it’s very normal 😢

@Lauren ahh, the pain seems to be worse of a night time, just don’t know what else to do to help it 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ hope yours eases soon x

I'm 21 weeks today and exactly the same. When I wake up my hip/thighs are so painful. Just seen my consultant today and he's told me it's normal but to avoid unnecessary standing and limit walking up stairs

@J I’m 21 weeks today as well!! Congratulations! 🥰 ahh it’s horrible, it’s constant throughout the night, I’m constantly turning and just feel so stiff when I wake up 😂 just don’t know what else to do really lol x

Me too! I’m 21 weeks tomorrow and tossing and turning constantly keeping my partner wide awake. I’ve ordered a pregnancy pillow hope it actually helps but I don’t have much faith!

@Rebecca oh it’s horrible, I’m already using one and it’s not helping 😅 my partner knows how yours feel! Feel so sorry for them lol

Same here! I’ve started alternating between sleeping on my side every other day and then sleeping on my back elevated. It takes a little longer to fall asleep but at least my body isn’t aching in the same way. Hope this helps

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