Do hips widen during pregnancy?

Question

Im in my 6th month and my jeans dont fit at all now, and its not just the belly, my hips feel actually wider. Is this a real thing that happens or am i just imagining? will it go back later?

Monisha Raju · Answer

I felt this so much in my last trimester, my hips literally felt like they were opening up. It scared me first but my gynac said it's the body preparing for delivery. Felt better once I knew it was natural.

Samiha Rao · Answer

Haan it widens because of the relaxin hormone. My doctor allowed me gentle prenatal stretches which helped with the hip aching. But pls check with ur own doc before any exercise.

Girija Ganguly · Answer

Yep totally normal. Part of the process.

Amoolya Sahni · Answer

Yes they do, your body releases hormones that loosen the joints so baby can come out easier. After both my deliveries my hips stayed a little wider, my old jeans never fit the same. Totally normal, dont stress.

Kavitha Ullal · Answer

Im in my 6th month and already noticing my hips feel different na. So this is normal? Good to know, thought something was wrong with me.

Trisha Wadhwa · Answer

Mine widened a bit and honestly it helped during normal delivery I think. Some of it went back after few months, some stayed. Every body is different.