Back pain in early pregnancy

Most women have obvious pregnancy reactions in the early stages of pregnancy, and different women have different physical fitness, so their pregnancy reactions are also different. The most common is that most women will become more sleepy, urinate frequently, and feel nausea and vomiting. Some women will feel body aches and back pains in the early stages of pregnancy. So what is the reason for back pain in early pregnancy?

What to do if you have back pain during early pregnancy

During pregnancy, there are many types of back pain, including pain in the pubic area, pain in the sacroiliac joints below the waist, low back pain, and pain before going to bed. However, lower back pain during pregnancy is mainly in the waist. Sometimes the pain may even radiate to the buttocks and back of the thighs, especially after standing for too long, walking or lifting heavy objects.

To reduce the burden on the waist, it is recommended not to lift too heavy objects when standing. When changing posture, it is best to support with both hands to reduce the load on the waist. Try not to climb stairs. When squatting down to hold heavy objects, be especially careful not to stand up immediately to avoid injury. During pregnancy, control weight gain moderately to avoid being overweight. Pregnant women who need to stand or walk for a long time can use a belly support belt.

Spinal pain in the late pregnancy is because as the uterus grows rapidly in the last stages of pregnancy, the center of gravity of the pregnant woman will move forward, causing the waist and back muscles to maintain a certain tension, so that the upper body remains in a backward posture. This can easily cause soreness from the shoulders to the waist and back, and may even involve the nerves near the shoulders, causing numbness and weakness in the hands. Therefore, pregnant women should not wear high heels to reduce the pressure on the spine.

In addition, you can also alleviate low back pain by strengthening your back muscles. Step 1: Kneel on all fours in a crawling motion, straighten your back and tighten your buttocks muscles. Step 2: Push your pelvis toward your abdomen and arch your back; hold for a few seconds and then relax.

What should you pay attention to during early pregnancy?

1. Diet. In the early stages of pregnancy, a pregnant woman's eating habits may change, commonly known as "mouth trouble". At this time, you should eat some light, easily digestible food. Eat more vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables and less greasy food. Remember to drink water or milk every morning when you wake up.

2. Medication. You must pay attention to medication in the early stages of pregnancy, because this period is the most important period for the development of various organs of the fetus. If mothers take medicine blindly when they are sick, it will affect the development of the fetus and easily cause deformities. Therefore, if mothers become sick and need medication in the early stages of pregnancy, they must take medication that will not hinder the growth and development of the fetus under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Pregnancy environment. Due to the importance of early pregnancy, in addition to paying attention to medication, the living environment is also very important. In addition to not letting the mother smoke or drink, it is best to stay away from smoking environments. To prevent smoke from causing fetal hypoxia. Mothers should also avoid going to public places with poor hygiene or factories with harmful gas emissions, and stay away from fetal malformations caused by harmful gases and viruses.

4. Life during pregnancy. Mothers who are already pregnant should try their best to avoid having sex in the early stages of pregnancy. The fetus is very fragile in the early stages, so don't let momentary negligence cause miscarriage and leave you with regrets. In the early stages of pregnancy, you can temporarily sleep in separate beds to regulate your life.