What is the cause of back pain at 38 weeks?

As pregnant women get older, the burden on their bodies increases, so they are more likely to experience lower back pain. However, back pain in pregnant women is not only caused by excessive burden on the waist, but may also be caused by back pain and lower abdominal distension when giving birth. Therefore, every pregnant woman with back pain must speculate whether she is about to give birth based on her pregnancy month. So what is the reason for back pain in pregnant women at 38 weeks of pregnancy?

What is the cause of back pain at 38 weeks of pregnancy?

If you have lower back pain and lower abdominal pain at 38 weeks of pregnancy, it may be a sign that you are about to give birth. You will experience spotting and regular contractions during labor. If you have lower abdominal pain, you need to observe whether it is caused by uterine contractions. If it is caused by uterine contractions, you need to observe whether it is regular.

Irregular uterine contractions do not mean that you are about to give birth. You can continue to observe or go to the hospital for a check-up. You need to continue to observe and pay attention. You also need to go to the hospital for prenatal check-ups on time. If the contractions occur once every five minutes, you can go to the hospital to wait for delivery.

If you have lower back pain after 38 weeks of pregnancy but no spotting or water breaking, it should not be a big problem. You can go to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound examination first. If the fetus, placenta and amniotic fluid are normal, you can infuse magnesium sulfate to inhibit uterine contractions and provide fetal preservation treatment. During this period, you should pay attention to bed rest, avoid fatigue, and do not exert force on your abdomen to prevent premature birth.

Calcium deficiency during pregnancy can cause calf cramps and other symptoms, but back pain is not necessarily caused by calcium deficiency. Lower back pain is a normal part of pregnancy and can be caused by a variety of reasons. Pregnant women should not rush to take calcium supplements because of back pain, but should first find out the cause. It is best not to take medicine on your own for back pain during pregnancy. Take medicine under the guidance of a doctor when necessary. If the back pain is mild, you can take measures to relieve it yourself. If the condition is severe and accompanied by other symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately.

How to relieve back pain during pregnancy

1. Sitting posture: First, straighten your body, keep your upper body straight, place your legs vertically and flat on the ground, and try to get close to the back of the chair. You can put a pregnancy pillow under your lower back, or you can put your legs on a bench that is slightly lower than the chair to reduce the pressure of the abdomen on the waist. Also, be careful not to tense your body too much and keep your shoulders relaxed. Working moms can adjust the height of their desks and chairs while they are working. When you take a break, you can stretch and relax, and don't forget to stand up and walk around.

2. Standing posture: Look straight ahead, tuck your chin in, straighten your chest and hips, move your abdomen slightly forward, and slightly separate your legs. When standing up from a chair, pregnant women should pay attention to straightening their legs first and then standing up slowly to avoid bending over. When walking, the body's center of gravity is placed on the toes, and the toes touch the ground first, followed by the heels. When climbing stairs, pregnant women should also pay attention to keeping their center of gravity forward, straightening their waists, and touching the ground with their toes first. It is recommended to hold the stair handrails.

3. Sleeping position: You can sleep on your back in the early stages of pregnancy. When lying down, you can put a thin soft cushion behind your waist to relax your waist. In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy (after six months), it is best to sleep on your left side and avoid sleeping on your back. At this time, the pregnant woman's legs can be bent naturally, and a soft cushion can be placed on the lower limbs. The waist muscles will get a rest, which can relieve waist pain. In addition, you should never sleep on your stomach during pregnancy as this will put pressure on the baby in your belly.

After the introduction of the above content, I believe everyone already has a certain answer to the problem of back pain in pregnant women. Back pain in pregnant women does not necessarily mean that she is about to give birth. If there is no spotting and water breaking, it is not a big problem and pregnant women do not need to be overly nervous. When you have back pain, paying attention to your sitting posture and lying on your left side will help relieve your back pain. Relax and wait for the baby to come.