Walking pains while pregnant?

Question

Hi, I know walking is supposed to be a great exercise for us pregnant women, but does anyone else feel like they pull their hip flexors or groin area after just an easy 30 min walk? I walked last night, not fast, and after I feel like I pulled a muscle, nothing horrible, but it hurt to roll over in bed last night and I can feel it when I walk now. I am 29 weeks along but this has happened for the past like month or 2. I also feel a lot of pressure on my lower belly when I walk, especially on a treadmill. SO I stopped doing that a while ago. Its not as bad when I am walking outside but I usually opt for the elliptical at the gym which feels fine.

Are these normal pregnancy issues, or something I should bring up to my doc? It's my first pregnancy and so far everything is going well. My energy levels suck, but I think that has to do with having low iron. I just started a supplement last night and already feel better....

Oh and I sometimes get sciatic pain, nothing bad and not everyday, just randomly.

What are your opinions on these things and what are some red flags or signs that something is wrong and I should call the doc?

Answer 1

here is my rule of thumb if it hurts do not do it its great that you are keeping in shape (lol) but just do not push yourself too hard

Answer 2

To be at the safe side call your doctor, but when I was pregnant at 29 - 30 weeks I hardly walked for 30min, I felt lots of pain it looked like the baby was coming out but he didn't come until I was 40-weeks, so I think it is normal.  Good Luck

Answer 3

Your body is telling you to ease off. I've been getting pain from walking for some time now and I was told not to as much as possible. My doc even gave me a handicapped parking sign(temporary) because just the walk to the front of the store created a problem. I'd also get intense pressure as well, because the girl is much lower and her head is resting on my cervix. The boy is higher up, so it's not a big deal, but the girl may force me to bed rest eventually. Listening to your body is really the best thing you can do. Absolutely mention this to your doctor as well. But there's no need to push yourself too hard, even though it's hard not to. I'm only 22 weeks along, but with twins, I'm having issues that lots of women have in their 3rd trimesters. I think it's safe to say that you should never work through any discomfort while you're pregnant though. Good luck to you.

Answer 4

It's normal and it get worse...I thought something was wrong with me and asked the doctor and she said it is normal some get it worse than others. Sometimes I can't ever roll over in bed because of the pain. Everyone says as soon as the baby comes it goes right away!!! Good luck and I feel you pain.

Answer 5

After 4 babies, I can tell you this is all normal.  And, yes, like most others said, it got worse for me towards the end.  I even had sciatic pain that would cause my leg to collapse from under me.  I had to lean on to the wall to walk!  Thankfully, it was only off and on during the last couple weeks of pregnancy #4 and it all goes away right after you deliver.  Good luck!!!!!

Answer 6

unfortunately everything you have said sounds very familiar, and it only gets worse towards the end...i can barely make it through a mile walk now without extreme discomfort and most of the time pain in the groin, sciatic, and hips.  if the pain becomes associated with cramping, or comes and goes like contractions, i would call the doctor immediately.  otherwise, unfortunately, i think this is just what we have to go through - at least we get the best prize ever in the end!  hope you feel better and best of luck!

38w6d and waiting!

Answer 7

If you are feeling these pains while exercising i suggest you just either stop or cut down on the time.