Has this happened to anyone else?

Question

I'm 14 weeks pregnant (FTM) & when I lay down for the night, my tailbone starts popping and cracking. Tonight is probably the worst it's ever been, it feels like it's ready to pop out of place. Especially when I maneuver my way out of bed to go to the bathroom I can't put all my weight down at once, I have to limp my way to the bathroom until it shifts back. 😬

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I'll be 12wks tomorrow and I've had this issue for a couple weeks already. My OB said the relaxin is worse because of all the swift walking I do at work and bending and stooping. I'm a CNA. So she advised me to cut back and prob my feet up at night and it helps a bit... but I hate it when I sneeze or cough and my hips pop! Makes me feel old 😂

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It's pretty common. Pregnancy produces the hormone relaxin (I believe that's what it's called) so that your hips can shift easier. The unfortunate side effect is your whole pelvic area basically becomes useless especially when you lay down. If it's starting at 14 weeks though I'd definitely talk to your doctor about doing physical therapy to strengthen your muscles so it's not so painful! Good luck!

Has this happened to anyone else?

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