Back pain in three months of pregnancy

Low back pain can occur during pregnancy, mainly because the increase in fetal weight will cause increased stress on the pregnant woman's lumbar spine, and the muscle elasticity is relatively poor during pregnancy, which can easily lead to symptoms of low back pain. For symptoms of lower back pain during the three months of pregnancy, you can use some belts to support your waist, which can reduce the stress on the lumbar spine. At the same time, you also need to adjust your posture and walk appropriately.

Why do I have severe back pain in the third month of pregnancy?

Generally speaking, as the fetus grows, the mother's weight will gradually increase after pregnancy and her body fat content will increase. The biggest change is in the belly, which bulges as the fetus continues to grow. The weight increases the stress on the waist. At the same time, coupled with the changes in hormones during pregnancy, the elasticity of muscles during pregnancy will be relatively poor, so the elasticity of the muscles in the waist will be weakened, which can easily lead to low back pain.

Another common cause is calcium deficiency. During pregnancy, since the calcium needed for the formation and development of fetal bone tissue comes entirely from the mother, the amount of calcium consumed by pregnant mothers is much greater than that of ordinary people, so many pregnant mothers are prone to calcium deficiency. It is recommended that expectant mothers pay special attention to calcium supplementation throughout pregnancy. Another less common condition is urinary stones. Some mothers suffer from severe long-term back pain that cannot be relieved, and after examination, they are found to have kidney stones.

What to do if pregnant women have back pain

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 is an introduction to the severe lower back pain during the third month of pregnancy. In short, the causes of low back pain in early, mid and late pregnancy are different. Low back pain in the early pregnancy stage will not be very serious, the pain is relatively mild, and it is mostly back pain. Low back pain during this period is often caused by the retroverted uterus, which compresses the rectum and ligaments, so pregnant mothers don't need to worry.