Just yesterday my pelvic pain went from mild to severe out of nowhere. I was playing with my daughter and suddenly had intense pain in my inner thigh/crotch region that didn't go away. I've read it's normal for hormones to cause loosening of ligaments etc. around this time, but this is just nuts. I did not have this whatsoever while pregnant with my daughter, so this has totally surprised me. I don't think baby has dropped yet, and apparently he is just pushing on nerves etc?

Has anyone else experienced this? Tips/ ideas to naturally relieve the pain? Is a heating pad safe for a short time? The pain is most intense getting in bed, changing positions in bed, and walking up the stairs. Basically anytime my legs are spread apart slightly I get shooting pains.