Pinching/Tugging Feeling in Hips

socasuallylaci

Is this normal? I keep getting these weird pinching or tugging feelings in my hips and pelvis. Anyone else feel this? Is it just my uterus stretching? First time pregnant so all of this is new!!

paperbirdlady

Also a first timer here. After reading articles about early pregnancy cramps, I think it's normal. Blood flow to your pelvic region increases exponentially so you'll feel little twangs before your uterus is actually experiencing baby growth. 

nicademus20

Yep, normal. That is the "round ligament pain" and as your uterus becomes enlarged it does go away but then just in time for "pelvic girdle pain"..that is when the pain is not as much around to the hips but is the pelvic bone has softened to make way for the baby's head during birth. 
I was amazed to see how many body changes occur for babies--and I was never told of any of these pains until I experienced them. 
(Just a heads up too for months after baby is born and your hormones are more back to normal you may experience two periods a month for around 2 months and possibly straight weeks of period bleeding. I was never told of that and apparently it is normal and the uterus returning to its original size). 

Good luck to both of you!!