Why do I feel backache during the 40th day of pregnancy?

Women who have just become pregnant generally don’t feel anything too much, but after more than a month, they will feel particularly tired and often have back pain. This is most likely because children gradually grow up during this period, and the burden on pregnant women becomes heavier, which may cause them to experience back pain, and this feeling will become more and more obvious as time goes by.

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Most of the back pain caused by pregnancy is due to changes in posture. As pregnancy progresses, the uterus grows larger and 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 tension and low back pain symptoms in early pregnancy.

If the stomach pain is caused by physiological changes, it will be relieved as the body gradually adapts, which is the case in many cases. However, if there are symptoms of bleeding and severe abdominal pain, especially lower abdominal pain, you should pay special attention, because it may be a sign of ectopic pregnancy or threatened abortion.

How to prevent backache in early pregnancy

1. Exercise during pregnancy

As the fetus of pregnant women grows day by day and their weight increases day by day, the most suitable exercise for pregnant women is walking. When walking, do it within your ability. When taking a walk, try to walk on flat ground to avoid falling due to uneven roads. It is not recommended to climb mountains or stairs, because this kind of weight-bearing exercise may be very strenuous for pregnant women and increase the burden on the waist.

2. Massage your waist

Pregnant women may feel discomfort in the waist and back due to changes in body position, but they cannot undergo physical therapy or acupuncture for the waist, nor can they apply plasters, etc. A simple method is to rub your hands together until they are warm, then overlap and place them in the middle of the lumbar spine, pushing and rubbing from top to bottom for 30-50 times until a local heating sensation is generated, which can relieve discomfort in the waist.

Abdominal pain is a common thing for pregnant mothers, but if it is accompanied by bleeding symptoms, you need to be careful. Expectant mothers need to exercise properly in daily life to relieve the pressure caused by body changes, which can effectively relieve back pain symptoms.