Pubic pain when turning over during sleep in late pregnancy

It is very hard for a mother to be pregnant, because the baby's condition in the mother will be directly reflected in the mother. As the mother's belly grows bigger, the mother's body can no longer bear the burden of the baby. She has to pay special attention to her sleeping posture at night. Sometimes pregnant women will feel pain in their pubic bone when they turn over during sleep. What's going on?

1. Why does pubic pain occur in late pregnancy?

The pubic bone is between the thigh and lower abdomen, and has two parts. Many pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy suddenly feel inexplicable pain in their pubic bones when walking or standing. Bone pain is difficult to relieve by pressing, and the pain in the lower abdomen is not allowed to move around because there is a baby in the belly. When it hurts, many pregnant women feel they can't bear it anymore. This is because the baby in the belly grows bigger in the late pregnancy. As the belly grows, the gap between the two pubic bones is stretched by at least 2 centimeters. The bigger the pregnant mother's belly, the more the pubic bones will be stretched, and the longest separation distance can reach 10 centimeters. Just imagine how painful it would feel to have your bones stretched apart.

2. How to relieve the unbearable pubic pain

1. Reduced range of motion

This is also the reason why pregnant women are advised not to walk around casually in the late stages of pregnancy. If the pregnant women walk or get out of bed with too large a range of motion, the pubic bones that are already separated will be pulled, and the pain of the pregnant women will be aggravated. Therefore, when you have pubic pain, be careful to minimize the range of motion. Usually, you must pay attention to anti-slip when walking, and try to rest when it hurts, don't be stubborn!

2. Place a pillow between your legs, or use a pregnancy pillow

When the pubic bone hurts, the pregnant mother's sleep will be affected. She can't help but toss and turn, which will pull the pubic bone and make it more painful.

To relieve this pain, pregnant mothers can put a soft pillow between their legs or try to use a pregnancy pillow when sleeping, especially when turning over or moving the body, try to move smoothly.

3. Use a belly support belt

When the pregnant mother really can't bear it anymore, she can use a belly support belt to relieve the pressure of the uterus on the pubic bone, but she should pay attention to the tightness of the belly support belt when using it, and seek the advice of a doctor to avoid affecting the fetus in the belly at the critical moment of the late pregnancy.

4. Seek medical attention if symptoms are severe

The late pregnancy is a critical moment in pregnancy. Although pubic pain is a common pain in the late pregnancy, accidents can also happen. So if you feel that the pain level is abnormal, don't endure it. Go to the hospital for a check-up to ensure the health of the fetus and the physical health of the pregnant mother.