What is the cause of back pain at 32 weeks of pregnancy?

The pregnancy period has reached 32 weeks, which is eight months. It is now close to the delivery period. The fetus is already preparing for delivery. Mothers should be prepared for delivery to avoid confusion. However, it is normal to have back pain during the 8th month of pregnancy. This is mainly because the uterus becomes larger and the fetus moves downward, which increases the force on the lumbar spine. Pregnant women can relieve symptoms with proper massage.

People often say "pregnancy lasts for ten months", which means that the pregnancy period is 40 weeks in total. During these three periods, there will be some pregnancy reactions and some diseases. Low back pain is a common disease during pregnancy. What should I do if I have low back pain at 32 weeks of pregnancy?

To know what to do when you have back pain, you must understand the cause of the back pain. The causes of back pain are as follows:

The main reasons for low back pain in pregnant women are as follows:

1. Increased placenta and amniotic fluid. The increase in placenta and amniotic fluid causes excessive weight on the lumbar spine of pregnant women, which is the main cause of back pain in pregnant women.

2. Hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy lead to relaxation of the pelvic ligaments, causing low back pain.

3. Lack of exercise will cause a decrease in a person’s basic physical strength, leading to back pain.

4. In addition, the impact of the uterus and fetus can also cause back pain.

You can do the following to relieve back pain during 32 weeks of pregnancy:

1. Tie a belt or a special pregnancy belt around the pregnant woman's abdomen to support her waist and relieve pain.

2. Maintain the correct posture. The correct standing posture is to keep your legs slightly apart, your back straight, your chest up, and your chin tucked in. If you hold your posture correctly, your big belly won't be noticeable.

3. Exercise appropriately, choose suitable gymnastics or swimming for pregnant women, and exercise according to your personal situation. It can enhance physical strength.

4. Don’t sleep on a bed that is too soft, as it can easily cause your waist to sink, causing or aggravating back pain.

5. Do not stand up or sit down too quickly. It is best to have something to hold on to.

6. Choose more comfortable shoes, avoid high heels, and keep the heels around 3 to 4 cm.

7. You can eat some foods that can relieve back pain in pregnant women: such as foods rich in protein, calcium, B vitamins, vitamins C and D.

The above introduces the causes of back pain and how to deal with it for expectant mothers. I hope it will be helpful to you after reading it.