36 pregnant, 14th week, first child. 6ft 51kg As my hips seemed to have expanded an ribs seemed to have moved, my question is
Hi, I understand your concern.  * In pregnancy the pregnancy hormones cause softening of ligaments . So pelvic & chest bones tend to expand due to development of fetus, overstretching of abdomen/ pelvis. This causes pain.  - In case of ribs. The abdominal stretching is excessive due to gasses/ indigestion/ constipation. In 9th month.  - Similarly bony weakness due to calcium & vitamin D deficiency would increase the pain.  * ThougChatDoctorplete relief from pain will be after delivery of baby, Some abdominal distension can be reduced to get some relief by- - Taking small & multiple food servings, - taking sufficient fibers in diet, - Chat Doctor.  Continue exercise in form of walk for 20-30 minutes in a day. This will facilitate food digestion/ excessive gas formation & bowel movements & offer some relief from pain.  - Consult your doctor for need of calcium / vitamin D supplement.  Thanks.