Pregnancy is the time wherein the pregnant lady experiences various changes physically and mentally in the body. These changes cause pain in the different parts of the body, of which some are bearable to some extent, but some would be unbearable (not the labor pains). One such pain is hip pain, and studies said that these pains are due to weight gain in the body. The hormonal changes occurring in the body also result in hip pain. Because of the big bump present, the pregnant lady may sit or sleep in improper posture, which may also cause hip pain. Here in this article, we will discuss the causes and treatment of hip pain in detail.

What is Hip Pain, and Is it Common During Pregnancy:

Hip pain is the pain that is experienced in the hip joint or sometimes in the pelvic area. Sometimes this pain can be even felt in the groin and thighs. During pregnancy, the hip pain usually starts in the second trimester as your baby grows inside the womb and continues till the delivery. Not all women experience this pain, and only some pregnant ladies experience this pain because of the hormonal changes in the body. Most of the women during pregnancy worry about the hip pain, but to say this pain is quite common during pregnancy and often not a sign of complication. The study revealed that around 20 per cent of women experienced some type of hip pain during their pregnancy. (1)

Causes of Hip Pain During Pregnancy:

Hip pain usually is experienced during the second and third trimesters. If you experience this pain during the first trimester, it might not be because of the pregnancy, which may be related to some other condition. With the growing uterus, the sciatica nerve gets pressed, resulting in hip pain that shoots down till the leg. One good thing is that this pain vanishes itself soon after the delivery.