Sleeping positions - sore hips :((

[Taurean]

Hi Nae

Oh this one is fun, isn't it? NOT!! I've suffered from this for a few months now but mine does come and go, it's not every night.... but there is usually something else hurting instead

I use a maternity/body pillow on one side which supports my bump and also goes between my thighs. It does help but I did still experience pain. I just have to switch sidess when they ache. I try to sleep on my left as much as possible but my OB told me it was fine to sleep on my right if that was more comfortable. It's actually no more comfy than my left but it does give me some relief for a couple of hours until that side hurts so I need to flip back to my left.

Keep remembering it's all good pain. Your body is doing what it's supposed to do. Well, I'm not sure if that is 100% true but it gets me throuhg the nights

[SophieRose]

Yay! i'm not the only one!!
I spend my whole night waking up every 45 mins to an hour aaaaaallllllllll night long. It's driving me crazy. And not only do my hips kill, but when i roll over they click or feel like their rolling out of their sockets and plus cause i'm so huge atm it takes ages to roll over. (sorry, not really a reply more a vent)

I hope everyone find some relief soon!

[NaeNae]

I just had a thought that perhaps the "powers that be" are getting us ready for sleepless nights

I might steal Dh triangle pillow as well tonight and see what type of a nest I can build.

Taurs - as my old ballroom instructor (mark wilson) use to say "Pain is but a passing phase" or "its happy pain"

If it comes with the territory its all good, bad pain

[Taurean]

I just had a thought that perhaps the "powers that be" are getting us ready for sleepless nights

I might steal Dh triangle pillow as well tonight and see what type of a nest I can build.

Taurs - as my old ballroom instructor (mark wilson) use to say "Pain is but a passing phase" or "its happy pain"

If it comes with the territory its all good, bad pain

Exactly - positive pain! I think that is going to be my mantra in labour 'You can can and will get though this, it's all positive pain'

[ElleJay]

Sorry to hear your having problems Nae. I'm kinda the same, though I can ONLY sleep on my left side. Sometimes I want to try sleeping on my right side or my back (which I've heard is a no-no) but I just can't help but roll straight over back onto my left side.
I hope it gets better for you

[nattyfred]

"Pain is but a passing phase" or "its happy pain"

If it comes with the territory its all good, bad pain

Lol...Pain is just weakness leaving the body.....Who thought of that one? I hope it gets better Im just behind you and still sleeping on my back for the mo..time will tell but let us know if you find a solution.

[NaeNae]

I think the only solution will be to sleep sitting but no doubt once you spend a week doing that your butt would get sore. I like the "pain is weakness leaving my body" quote too.

I sat last night with a hottie on my left hip which seems the sorest, that offered some temporary relief so there you are girls - won't help at night but it is soothing.

Nae x x

[first_time_mummy]

I have always been a tummy sleeper, and i try to sleep on my sides, but always seem to wake up on my stomach. I must move during my sleep and not know. My neck and sides have been hurting a lot, as i have tried using my leg to elivate myself so that i can still sleep on my tummy.

can sleeping on your tummy cause major problems to the baby? or is it just 'not reccommended'...cause no matter how hard i try, i always end up sleeping on my stomach

[Taurean]

can sleeping on your tummy cause major problems to the baby? or is it just 'not reccommended'...cause no matter how hard i try, i always end up sleeping on my stomach

Hmmm, I don't think it's a case of it being bad (although I'm sure it's not ideal for bubs) but more the fact that you literally won't be able to do it. I haven't been able to lay on my tummy from about 14 weeks. Initially it felt like I was lying on a tennis ball and now I'm so big it would be like trying to lie on a super-sized basketball! There is absolutely no way I could do it!

Here is some good info on sleeping during pregnancy:

Why can't I get comfortable when I go to bed?

Getting -- and staying -- comfortable in bed may be one of your greatest challenges during pregnancy, particularly if you're used to sleeping on your stomach or your back. Both positions present problems during pregnancy. During your first trimester, tender breasts may prevent you from sleeping on your stomach, and as your belly grows, lying face-down will become increasingly uncomfortable.

Sleeping on your back puts the full weight of your uterus on your back, intestines, and the inferior vena cava (the vein that transports blood from your lower body to your heart). Lying on your back can also increase the risk of you developing backaches and haemorrhoids, poor digestion, impaired breathing and circulation, and even low blood pressure.

What can I do about it?

During your first trimester, get into the habit of sleeping on your left side. Sleeping on this side benefits your baby by maximising the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta. It also helps your kidneys to expel waste products and fluids from your body more efficiently, which in turn reduces swelling in your ankles, feet, and hands.

Try curling up or stretching out on your left side with a pillow between your legs. (And keep returning to that position if you wake up at night and find yourself on your stomach or back.) You can buy a number of different maternity pillows, though you may find that your usual pillows work just as well. Arrange them between your legs, under your bump, and behind your back for extra comfort and support. In your third trimester, you might find that wearing a sleeping bra and a maternity belt will give you extra support and make you more comfortable.

Finally, if lying on your side puts too much pressure on your hips, buy a piece of soft foam. The foam layer goes on top of your mattress and under the sheet for added comfort and air-circulation; you should be able to find it in a range of sizes from most large department stores.