Will my waist ache when I'm pregnant?

In the early stages of pregnancy, most women will feel uncomfortable, especially the signs before the onset of menstruation. This is a normal phenomenon. Because of pregnancy, progesterone will rise rapidly, leading to endocrine disorders in women. At this time, women will feel back pain and even sleepiness. So, will the back hurt after pregnancy?

The back pain during pregnancy is because the fertilized egg of the fetus gradually grows after implantation, which stimulates the mother's uterus and sometimes causes false contractions. Therefore, this is the back pain caused by the stimulation of the uterus during pregnancy. Mild abdominal distension and pain may be related to pregnancy reaction. If there are no other serious conditions, mothers do not need to worry too much and just need to pay more attention to rest.

The back pain that expectant mothers experience in the early stages of pregnancy will not be very severe. The pain will be relatively mild, mostly waist and back pain. At this time, the expectant mother's back pain is often caused by the retroverted uterus, which compresses the rectum and ligaments. The expectant mother does not need to be nervous. When an expectant mother experiences abnormal lower back pain, she should observe carefully and take appropriate measures in a timely manner, so as not to make big mistakes due to small negligence.

The reason why expectant mothers suffer from back pain in the second and third trimesters is mostly because the rapid pain of the fetus causes the uterus to gradually enlarge and the abdomen to move forward. In order to maintain body balance, the waist and back become overly tired, which can easily lead to back pain. Generally speaking, the symptoms of back pain in expectant mothers can be relieved after rest.

2. Is back pain normal in early pregnancy?

Ten months of pregnancy is a painful and happy thing for a pregnant mother. As the baby in the belly grows bigger day by day, the weight on the waist becomes heavier and heavier, followed by frequent back pain during pregnancy. Some expectant mothers worry that the back pain they experience in the early stages of pregnancy is a sign of something bad. In fact, back pain in the early stages of pregnancy is mostly a normal pregnancy reaction.

1. Normal pregnancy reaction

If you only experience lower back pain in the early stages of pregnancy but no vaginal bleeding, this is caused by the fertilized egg implanting into the endometrium. As the fertilized egg gradually grows after implantation, the uterus is stimulated and sometimes uterine contractions occur. The hormone levels also change at this time, so this is lower back pain caused by the stimulation of the uterus during pregnancy. There may also be slight abdominal distension and pain, which is a normal reaction to pregnancy and there is no need to worry.

2. Changes in pregnant women’s body posture

In the early stages of pregnancy, due to the influence of hormones, the joint ligaments relax, the uterus enlarges, and compresses the pelvic tissues and nerves. As the abdomen enlarges, the body's center of gravity gradually moves forward, forcing the pregnant woman's shoulders to move backward accordingly to maintain body balance. The neck is slightly flexed to compensate and maintain the head upright. As a result, the normal curvature of the spine increases, leading to lordosis, which causes local muscle pulling and low back pain symptoms in early pregnancy. Therefore, the closer to full term, pregnant women are more likely to experience neck, back and waist pain.

3. Pregnant women’s physical condition or fatigue

Many pregnant women are prone to fatigue and sleepiness in the early stages of pregnancy. If the pregnant woman’s physical condition is not good enough, it is likely to cause back pain. Some pregnant women insist on continuing to work even though they are pregnant. Overwork, standing or sitting for long periods of time, bending over, and poor standing and sitting postures may all lead to back pain.