What should you pay attention to when you have back pain during pregnancy?

Generally, women will experience back pain and other symptoms during the second trimester of pregnancy due to the increase in the size of the fetus. Many pregnant women become lazy and do not like to walk too much because they feel very uncomfortable due to severe back pain. Of course, there are many things that women need to pay attention to when they have back pain in mid-pregnancy. So what should you pay attention to when you have back pain in mid-pregnancy? I hope that through my introduction, everyone can understand it.

1. Precautions for daily sitting, standing and walking

1. If pregnant mothers want to sit, they should place their entire buttocks in the center of the seat, not just half of their buttocks on the edge of the seat. After sitting down, gently twist your waist to adjust your body's center of gravity from your spine to your hips. Also, the height of the desk and chair should match, so that when you straighten your back, the desk should be above your belly button and below your breasts. Tip: Choose a chair that suits 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. It is best to put a small cushion behind your waist when sitting on the sofa.

2. If pregnant mothers want to walk, they should look straight ahead, straighten their spine, and put the center of gravity of their body on their heels, allowing their heels to gradually touch the ground from toes. When going up stairs, your upper body should lean forward slightly to keep your spine straight. Look at the third and fourth steps above.

Tip: Don’t wear high heels, choose light and soft low-heeled shoes to reduce the burden on the lumbar spine.

2. Things to note when doing housework

When cooking: Generally, the worktops in the kitchen are relatively low, and you need to bend over when working. In order to avoid bending the waist and causing neck fatigue, pregnant mothers can hold the operating table with their left hand to support their body and work with their right hand.

When ironing clothes:

1. Sitting posture: Adjust the ironing board to a low position, at the height of your thighs. Don't bend over and use your arms to iron.

2. Standing position: To maintain balance, place a foot pad under the ironing board. You can rest your feet on top of each other so that you can keep your body leaning forward. But you should also pay attention to rest and don't maintain one movement for a long time.

When doing laundry:

1. If your washing machine has top opening: Place the laundry basket on a stool, almost at the same height as the washing machine. Find two fulcrums on the washing machine: spread your legs parallel to each other, bend your legs slightly, put your knees against the body of the washing machine, lean your stomach against the edge of the washing machine, and bend your waist slightly. Take the same stance when taking out your clothes.

2. If your washing machine has a bottom opening: Place the laundry basket on the ground, with one knee on the ground and the other leg bent at a right angle. Hold the washing machine door with one arm so you don't have to bend over.

The above are some precautions for women with low back pain in mid-pregnancy. You should not overwork yourself at ordinary times. If you are often overworked, a series of problems will easily arise. Of course, you can take more walks in your daily life. Taking more walks is also very good for the fetus, but try not to exercise too much, otherwise it may easily lead to miscarriage.