Painful joints

I'm 12 weeks pp, and when I wake up in the morning, or just before I go to bed at night my joints hurt so much! Particularly in my ankles, knees and hips!

I'm 33 but feel much older! Anyone else feeling this or should I get this investigated? 👀

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My knees have been hurting and I'm 29! I'm hoping ifs just new movements like swaying and more bending down to lifting that us causing it

If you can afford it I would recommend seeing a physiotherapist qualified in "Mummy MOT". They will go through everything and recommend exercises for any aches and pains as well as your core and pelvic floor.

Omg my knees have been so sore since having my baby! I'm 14 week pp and my knees are making me feel like an old lady 😂 I read somewhere that the relaxin hormone can stay in your body for months especially if breastfeeding. It loosens ligaments ready for childbirth and can leave your knees/joints less stable! Apparently it improves once hormones level out thankfully so hopefully we won't be feeling like old ladies for too long 😂

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