I probably mentioned somwhere in this blog before that I have pretty bad pelvic girdle pain this time round even from the 1st trimester itself. I had it with the first pregnancy but I was still very much mobile till the end. This time round, every turn I made in bed is a nightmare. There were days especially after walking too much where I couldn't even get out of bed without help from your Papa or I just had to drag myself somewhere.
Anyway, I read this great tip shared by a mom at Babycentre.co.uk for people like me. She mentioned to wear satin or silk pajamas to bed. It helps to glide so much more easily without the friction.
Another tip that I would recommend is to have the whole double bed to yourself if you can. Then it is easier to move around without having to consider someone else who is sleeping soundly next to you. I had this luxury once in a while. Papa will be in the next room and your big che-che is obediently sleeping on her own mattress. Rare but it did happen now and then.
Although it is recommended to sleep on our sides and stuff pillows and what nots between the legs, I actually felt more relief lying on my back during the 2nd trimester (after consulting and getting approval from doc). It is not so comfortable anymore now that I am huge and off balance to lie on my back but the sides feels better though I need to rotate from side to side ever so often.
Those with pelvic girdle pain are also advised to keep their legs together as much as possible. There were times where I had my legs spread apart and I did feel more pressure but keeping my legs together seems so difficult now with a big, low lying belly! Well, whatever it is, it is just another 10 or so days to go. Hopefully the pain goes off soon after you arrive!!
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