Back pain during sleep during pregnancy

Pregnant women will suffer from various illnesses, big and small, because the development of the fetus in the body affects the endocrine balance in the mother, leading to swelling and pain in the joints. Even disease may occur. Some pregnant women experience back pain when they sleep in the second trimester of pregnancy. At this stage, the fetus has grown large enough, and the change in the fetus' position when lying on the side will compress the surrounding spinal joints. This is the reason why lower back pain occurs.

Back pain in the second trimester is generally a normal phenomenon, and many pregnant women will experience back pain in the second trimester. Because the fetus continues to develop and grow, the pressure on the mother's body becomes greater and greater. Because the weight in front of the pregnant woman's body increases at this time, the upper body must lean back to maintain the center of gravity, which puts a great burden on the spine, ligaments, and shoulders, and easily causes back pain.

If expectant mothers experience back pain, frequent urination, painful urination, and tapping pain in the ribs behind the body, these symptoms may be symptoms of kidney inflammation. It is recommended to seek medical attention immediately for diagnosis and to avoid serious infection in time.

What to do if you have backache during pregnancy?

Although many pregnant women will experience back pain in the second trimester, back pain in the second trimester is a normal phenomenon. But back pain is not a comfortable thing. If you encounter back pain in the second trimester of pregnancy, how can pregnant women relieve the condition? Back pain in pregnant women can generally be relieved, and it is important to take good care of it.

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, vitamin C, and vitamin D.

8. If a pregnant woman has severe back pain, she should go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid accidents.

Will back pain during mid-pregnancy lead to miscarriage?

Generally speaking, back pain during the second trimester of pregnancy is a normal phenomenon and will not lead to miscarriage. Miscarriage often occurs in early pregnancy, and is less common in mid-pregnancy. Experts point out that in recent years, there have been more cases of spontaneous abortion among female friends, mainly in the first three months of pregnancy. This type of spontaneous abortion is mostly caused by abnormalities in the fetus' chromosomes, and is a period of natural selection.