Hip Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatment

Hip pain is a common condition during pregnancy. So what are the differences in the causes of left and right hip pain during the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy? Please read our following article for more information.

Groin pain during first trimester of pregnancy

Pregnant women often experience hip pain during the first trimester of pregnancy, causing pain in the back, thighs, or buttocks. They may feel pain in the hip when performing movements such as walking, lying down, or standing up from a sitting position. This pain is often most noticeable in the pelvis or hip area, but its location can be difficult to pinpoint. The pain may feel like a low backache, a sharp, sudden discomfort, or a dull, persistent ache.

Although hip pain during the first trimester of pregnancy is uncommon and not associated with serious causes, in some cases it can be a sign of a more serious problem, especially when accompanied by other symptoms. If you feel uneasy, you should see a doctor for timely advice and monitoring.

Groin pain during second trimester of pregnancy

Many pregnant women often experience hip pain during the 13th week of pregnancy when performing movements such as sitting down or standing up suddenly, sitting in a chair for a long time, bending or lifting objects. This pain occurs due to hormonal changes that loosen the joints.

Groin pain during third trimester of pregnancy

In the final stages of pregnancy, pregnant women often experience more groin pain during pregnancy. These pain symptoms often appear in the back, pelvis, pubic bone, hips, thighs and two different hip joints at each gestational week. In the third trimester, when the fetus changes position and turns its head lower, the mother’s body will produce the hormones relaxin and progesterone to dilate the pelvis to match the size of the fetus and prepare for the birth process.

Therefore, some pregnant women will experience groin pain during pregnancy at weeks 37 and 38 due to the fetus turning its head. However, groin pain is not necessarily a sign of impending labor because during pregnancy, the hormone relaxin makes the ligaments of the joints become softer and looser, causing pain in the pelvic area, both sides of the groin and pubic bone. The closer to the date of birth, as the size of the pregnant belly increases, this pain symptom becomes more obvious.

How to overcome groin pain during pregnancy that pregnant mothers need to know

Below are methods to relieve hip pain during pregnancy and important notes for mothers:

  • During the first 3 months of pregnancy , to reduce hip pain during pregnancy, mothers can apply hot or cold compresses to relieve pain and reduce swelling in the painful area. Body massage during this time is also very good to reduce stress and relax muscles.
  • During the second trimester of pregnancy , mothers can practice yoga or swim to reduce pressure on the hip and lower back joints, effectively reducing pain. In addition, hot and cold compresses and body massage are still recommended to reduce pain.
  • In the last 3 months of pregnancy , hip pain is often very serious and requires special care from doctors and medical professionals. Mothers need to go to the hospital to be monitored and minimize possible risks such as premature birth, difficult labor and other diseases.

Above is our sharing about hip pain during pregnancy and after giving birth. Hopefully through this article, readers have had useful information for themselves.

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