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Back aches:(

boodapug77boodapug77 member
in June 2013 Moms
Hi everyone! This is my 1st pregnancy and I am 20 weeks this week. Last night my back ached...and hips. I read in my book this is normal....but what can I do to help the pain. I need to start walking(I live in Maine so outside is not going to happen this time of year) But will walking on a treadmill help?? Heating pad? Is this just "growing pains?"
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  • DaisyTortillaDaisyTortilla member
    Same issue here. I typically use a heating pad but not too hot. Have you tried laying on your left side...it's supposed to help. Also, pillows have become my best friends. I stack them up until I'm comfy. :

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  • RosyRed87RosyRed87
    Definitley growing pains as long as you aren't having spotting or anything. Rest, heating pad and tylenol work great for me. I had a friend who lived in the bathtub her entire pregnancy but for me, its uncomfortable. To each his own. Your uterus is stretching so think of it as a sore muscle.
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  • boodapug77boodapug77 member
    Yeah I need to get a pregnancy pillow..I toss and turn all night.
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  • flerlgirlflerlgirl member

    Heating pad on low is good. Baths help me, too. And of course the mountain of pillows that I sleep on now. If you work at a desk I would recommend bringing in a pillow or something to help support you - that made a big difference for me.

    Feel better soon!






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  • msyoonmsyoon
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    Yeah I need to get a pregnancy pillow..I toss and turn all night.



    my pillow was the best investment I've made so far during my pregnancy!
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  • boodapug77boodapug77 member
    Any reccommendations on pregnancy pillows? Brands??
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  • musicalsilvermusicalsilver member

    Hot shower and heat.  I'd say I use a heating pad, but I don't - I just use the heck out of my heated seats in my car ;-)  I totally look forward to my drive to/from work for this reason. 

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  • chelsmclchelsmcl member
    Yep, it's pretty normal.  I'm in love with my hot water bottle right now.
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  • brissiegirlbrissiegirl member
    Yoga, pillows & heat pad.  I have been advised not to use any heat pad that you plug in to wall etc, and to only use the type of heat pads that you heat yourself in microwave or hot water etc, because these cannot get hotter once you start using them, they will only cool down, therefore not 'cooking' the baby.
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