Back pain during pregnancy

It is normal to have back pain in the 9th month of pregnancy, because the weight of the fetus is all borne on the lumbar spine, so standing for too long will cause back pain symptoms. Therefore, pregnant women should exercise more when preparing for delivery in the 9th month of pregnancy, massage the waist appropriately, pay more attention to rest, adjust their diet, pay attention to the intensity of activities, and specific care methods. We can learn the content introduced below.

What to do if you have severe back pain during the ninth month of pregnancy? Here are some solutions:

1. Exercising more before pregnancy, such as swimming, walking, gymnastics, etc., can relieve lower back pain.

2. Pay attention to protecting your hips to avoid gaining too much weight which will increase the burden on your waist and cause damage to your lumbar muscles and ligaments. During pregnancy and lactation, you should actively supplement calcium and drink more milk and soy milk. If the calcium content in your daily diet is insufficient, you can also consider taking calcium tablets, which can also reduce the occurrence of low back pain.

3. Pay attention to protecting your waist. When sitting, keep your waist as straight as possible and put a soft cushion behind you. It is best to sleep on your left side with your legs bent to reduce the burden on your waist. This position is also helpful in correcting the right rotation of the uterus that is prone to occur in late pregnancy, improving the blood supply to the uterus and placenta, and promoting fetal development.

4. Pay attention to rest, do housework moderately, avoid lifting heavy objects, bending over frequently, or standing or squatting for long periods of time.

5. When walking, do not wear high heels. Choose light and soft low-heeled shoes to reduce the burden on the lumbar spine.

6. If you want to sit down. Choose a chair that's right for you. It is not good to have a chair that is too high or too low. You should sit as far in as possible with the lower part of your back pressed against the backrest. In addition, soft cushions that sink easily are tiring to sit on, so choose harder ones. You can also put your feet on a low stool to help blood circulation in your legs.

7. When you want to lie down. If the pregnant woman is in a side-lying position, she needs to bend her legs one in front of the other. If you are lying flat, you can bend your legs first to support your pelvis, and then gently twist your pelvis until your waist is adjusted to be comfortably close to the bed. When lying down, you can raise your legs to help blood circulation and better eliminate soreness. Placing a soft towel under your knees when sleeping can relieve pressure on your abdominal muscles.

8. Eat a balanced diet. It is also important to eat more nutritious food and supplement vitamins. During pregnancy, due to the rapid development of the fetus, pregnant mothers are prone to lack of various nutrients and minerals, especially calcium, vitamins and iron.