Hip Disability and Pregnancy

Women usually experience hip problems during pregnancy. Though it is common, nothing beats the pain that child-bearing brings to those who acquired hip defects prior to their pregnancy. By reading this article, you’ll find ways on how women with hip disabilities can ease hip pain during pregnancy,

Many fear that their disabilities will cause problems in pregnancy. One of the common defects is hip-related which includes Hip Dysplasia, Perthes Disease, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Let me explain each to you. Hip Dysplasia is a congenital abnormal formation of the hip joint, wherein the ball doesn’t fit in the socket so it moves efficiently. Perthes Disease is a condition in which the blood supply to the ball in the ball-and-socket joint is interrupted, resulting to the deterioration of the hip. While Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy is a disorder that starts during childhood, and progresses the weakening of the muscles to the limb musculature, particularly to the hips and shoulders.

In the book entitled “The Disabled Woman’s Guide to Pregnancy and Birth,” reports with regard to women with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy show that “No deleterious outcome of pregnancy and labor was observed.” Schoneborn and Colleagues also reported that five out of nine women had a “weight-related worsening of weakness in pregnancy that did not improve after delivery.” This means that being overweight can affect or make your hip problem worse.  With this, we can say that women with hip disabilities shouldn’t be scared as long as they know how to deal with it correctly. Furthermore, they must know how to treat or ease hip pain.

How to Deal with Hip Pain during Pregnancy

1.       Consult a therapist or a doctor who can give you apposite exercises and activities to relieve the pain. Their program must be modified according to your disability.

2.       Eat the right kind and amount of food. One of the main causes of hip soreness is weight gain. Eat more fruits, vegetables, low-calorie meals, and drink lots of fluid.

3.       If your back or hip starts to feel painful, check your posture and shoes. Keep a good posture and make sure you’re wearing comfy shoes.

4.       Get enough rest.

5.       Apply hot compress to your hip to ease pain.

6.       Put a pillow beneath your back or an extra padding under your sheet before you sleep.

7.       Use tummy support belts.

8.       Get a chiropractor who can treat your back and hip pain, as well as headache.

Don’t take your disability for granted if you don’t want it to get in the way of your pregnancy. Hip pain is normal but you should learn how to cope with it appropriately, especially if you have a hip disability. Be guided by the tips above.  I also suggest that you consult a doctor who could determine the apt program for you. 

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