I am pregnant, how can I get comfortable.

If this is new since your last prenatal visit, I would call your care provider and let them know what’s going on. It’s probably normal, but they might want to check your urine for UTI – sometimes the symptoms can be a bit vague.

Next, are you having more than the usual number of “practice” contractions? If so, another reason to check in with your midwife or doctor.

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-coping-with-discomforts?page=5

Did I understand correctly that your back hurts? It’s possible that the back of the baby’s head is causing pressure. Sometimes they turn back the right way, sometimes you end up having “back labor” which is no fun.

Now the most likely cause – joints and ligaments. With each pregnancy, the hormones that loosen things up flow earlier and cause more noticeable chnages by the end. The ligaments that hold the uterus in place get very sensitive and will cramp. Also, the connective tissue that hold the pubic bones together in front softens up so the bones shift back and forth with movement.

Have you tried a maternity abdominal binder? They can be really helpful, giving some support to the uterus.

When I was in my third trimester my husband would often stand behind me, put his hands underneath my belly and lift up for a moment. It’s just a temporary relief, but a relief none the less.

@pdworkin – posteriorly positioned babies with their back lined up against their mother’s back generally don’t cause symptoms until labor starts, and @sandystrachan is only about 30 weeks.

It’s really common for the women’s pelvis to start to expand at this time in pregnancy in anticipation of delivery. The cartilaginous connections of the pubis (i.e. pubic symphysis, and iliosacral joints) are “stretched” and this can be pretty uncomfortable, but it doesn’t last forever and should get better in a few weeks. Hang in there.

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@sandystrachan is a woman?

I have a belly support band , this is worse than with my other two i had . I experienced some discomfort with them , but not as bad as this time round . All i can find on google is about people with discomfort during sleep time , everything is fine and healthy and proper baby wise .
For those who don’t know , its not sandy using this i am his wife but using his account

And congratulations!

@Grisaille That’s usually how it works. :p

@MagsRags That’s why I gave you the “Great Answer” and am trying to hold my tongue.

@Grisaille haha from that other thread. lol nice

Yeah, it can be really miserable. Not dangerous for you or the baby, but depressing to look ahead at the weeks you still have ahead of you.

If it’s primarily the ligaments, things usually feel best with knees bent. The round ligaments give the most trouble – they insert into the upper outer corners of the uterus, run down diagonally and the other ends inserts into the labia. It’s possible to tweak those ligaments in such a way that they feel sprained for a couple days. One of my patients a couple years ago was still on a volleyball team, forgot her condition and dove sideways for the ball. I remember another woman with strained ligaments the day after a long barefoot walk ona sandy beach.

If the ligaments have gotten inflamed/strained, it may take a few days of rest, heat and tylenol to settle down. The support belt should help a little when you have to be up and around.

@pdworkin thanks for the nice compliment

Just to clear the air, I’m betting this is @sandystrachan ‘s wife using his account, she does it from time to time, with her husbands permission. @sandystrachan is indeed a man.

I’m so sorry you are uncomfortable :( I’m only 20 weeks and I know this pregnancy has been easy on me, but my first was unbearable! I was constantly uncomfortable. I saw a chiropractor often and got prenatal massages. I also used a Snoogle at night, which led to my husband having to sleep on the couch because of how much space I needed.
The abundance of Relaxin while pregnant has a lot to do with your uncomfortableness. The bones are softening for preparation of birth…as I’m sure you know, since this is your third, right?
I would just keep trying what you are doing, and use heating pads to ease the pain.

He sleeps on the couch and has done for a while , just so i can use the whole bed his pillows to try getting comfortable . I used heat pads last night i even made him fish out the hot blanket , it was too hot last night to use them for any long time tho .

With first baby I was energetic and comfortable until about an hour before his birth. 5 years later, with my daughter, all the pelvic ligaments were stretched and I waddled like a duck for the last trimester, never mind the acute heartburn. The only thing that helped was a daily milkshake.

This is baby three for you; I have no ideas but wish you well.