Side Sleeping Pain

tbdrozd

Hi future mamas!
Seeking some advice. I’m 21 weeks and have been fortunate to have a very easy pregnancy thus far however I am experiencing some SERIOUS pain sleeping on my side at night (hips, hip flexor, thighs, butt) and can’t find any relief.

I have a big pregnancy pillow for support, I sleep with the pillow between my knees, I stretch and use a heating pad but nothing has helped. Please share any other secrets!

knottief0712532e74b618f

I'm right there with you! I think some days that I walk more/get more exercise helps but sometimes it doesn't. Following in case there's new advice I haven't heard yet.

rouboots

I had this in my first pregnancy and couldn’t find relief. This pregnancy, it started much earlier (18 weeks vs 30 the first time). I decided to try an extra thick (4inch) memory foam mattress pad. It has really been doing the trick for me at least!

maftimmalek

I'm feeling that more and more every night! I barricade myself with pillows and a big pregnancy pillow for back support. I've tried sleeping while sitting at some point. 

Will try a thick mattress pad hopefully it would help!

thoseboysmama

A new mattress or one that is adjustable was a game changer for me. If you have one of those Big U pillows, I sleep with the curve by my feet. It makes it easier to switch sides throughout the night. Also I wedge the 

back side up against my back so I can lean back while still on my side. It's some form of relief. 

If you don't do prenatal massages or better yet Chiropractor that may help. It has always made a difference for me. 

Hope you find a solution!

babyrusche

It may sound weird, but Magnesium Spray really helps me!! You can get one from Pink Stork on Amazon. If I have pain in the middle of the night, I spritz a few times on the area and then fall back asleep. It’s the only thing that I can rely on to help that. It’s always a temporary fix (have to do it every night) rather than permanent fix, but it definitely gives me a few more hours of restful sleep. 

Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate mixed with water or tart cherry supplements may also help you! 

marialol

Good choice for a mattress. And still can see a doctor and strengthen the muscles.

kjarcher87

In addition to the side hip and thigh pain, I also have sciatica which isn't helping things. My OB told me to keep switching sides if I can and the last few nights I've ended up in a chair with my feet up on the bed. If you have access to a pool, it really helps to take the pressure off of your joints for a while, or a warm bath as the weather cools down (no more than 100°F). I have a posturepedic mattress but even that only does so much and a hot pack only gives temporary relief. I guess it's preparing me for those early days and months of very little sleep! I nap as often as I can and just keep moving around so I'm not in one spot too long. 

Hang in there! It'll all be worth it in the end, even though it's really rough right now. (My husband keeps hearing, "I'm falling apart!" As well as the countless oof's and ow's.)

tesneem

I’m 27 weeks today and for the past couple of nights, I’ve been having trouble sleeping on my right side bc of my belly actually. I have the babybub pillow and it’s been amazing but it’s that side of my stomach that’s in discomfort if I lay on it more than a couple of seconds. Should I talk to my ob about it?