8 months pregnant thigh pain

When a pregnant woman is eight months pregnant, her belly is already very large, so the burden on her body becomes heavier and heavier, and other parts of her body will also experience corresponding pain problems. Pregnant women should not panic when pain occurs, because panic can easily lead to an unstable fetus. Some pregnant women in their eighth month of pregnancy experience pain in the thigh root. What is going on?

The normal pubic bone (the bone in the middle of the thigh) is connected by the pubic ligament, so it is called the "pubic symphysis".

Normal pubic symphysis

After pregnancy, due to the effect of progesterone, the pubic ligament will relax and the distance between the pubic bones will increase, reaching about 9 mm.

Separated pubic symphysis

For pregnant women who are in pain, the pubic bones on both sides are too far apart, more than 10 mm. This condition is called "pubic symphysis separation".

Symphysis pubis separation mostly occurs during pregnancy and delivery. Although the incidence is very low, it causes great pain to pregnant women. If a pregnant woman feels unbearable pain in the middle of her thigh, she must see a doctor immediately.

Who will separate?

There are many conditions that can cause symphysis pubis separation, such as:

The fetus is too large;

The pregnant woman is too young;

Being too fat or too thin;

The intervals between births are short and the number of births is high;

During childbirth, the legs are abducted too far and too wide;

Experience of carrying heavy objects during pregnancy;

Overwork, etc.

If none of the above reasons apply, it may also be due to the weakness of the pregnant woman's pubic symphysis joint.

What should I do if my pubic symphysis is separated?

If you have just noticed the pain and it is not severe, it may just be normal widening of the pubic symphysis during pregnancy. Try these methods to relieve it:

Take appropriate calcium supplements and rest in bed. You don't have to stick to lying on your left side, just lie in whatever position is comfortable for you.

Don't walk too far or climb stairs.

Try not to squat or lift heavy objects.

If the pain is severe and the above methods do not work, see a doctor, who may recommend the following treatments:

Use a pelvic correction belt.

Local injection for pain relief.

However, these methods can only control symptoms but cannot cure the disease. After all, there are fewer methods that can be used before the child is born.

Another very important point is to try to reduce the psychological burden of pregnant women. Pubic symphysis separation will not hinder normal delivery, and the pain will gradually subside after giving birth, so don't worry too much.

Is there any way to prevent it?

Since there are few treatments, prevention is also very important. The following points should be noted:

When preparing for pregnancy and during pregnancy, you should insist on moderate exercise to strengthen your bones.

While ensuring nutrition, you should also eat a balanced diet to avoid excessive weight gain and reduce the burden on your body.

Avoid overexertion and do not lift heavy objects.

Wear comfortable flat shoes, etc.