How to relieve back pain during 39 weeks of pregnancy

During pregnancy, the fetus will continue to grow, resulting in a greater burden on the pregnant woman, especially on the waist. If the amount of activity increases, the degree of back pain will increase, which not only makes the pregnant woman uncomfortable, but also makes the whole family very worried and seeks various ways to relieve the burden. So, how to relieve back pain during 39 weeks of pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

Massage and hot compress: This is a good opportunity for the expectant father to show his courtesy by massaging the pregnant mother every day to relieve back pain. When massaging, the expectant father puts his five fingers together and places them on both sides of the lumbar vertebrae, with his palms facing inward, and slowly rubs up and down until the area becomes warm. At the same time, you can also do local hot compress. Apply a hot towel to your waist for about half an hour every day to effectively relieve the pain.

Use a belly support belt: After entering the middle and late stages of pregnancy, pregnant mothers can consider using a belly support belt to slightly tilt the lower abdomen to support the enlarged abdomen and help relieve pressure on the waist.

Take good warming measures: A cold waist can easily damage the kidney qi and cause back pain. Therefore, pregnant mothers should take good measures to keep their waist warm. Even in summer, they should avoid exposing their waist. If you turn on the air conditioner when sleeping, remember to cover your belly with a thin quilt.

Supplement nutrients: During pregnancy, as the fetus's demand for various nutrients continues to increase, if various nutrients are not supplemented in time, it will not only fail to meet the baby's growth needs, but will also cause the pregnant mother to lack various nutrients and minerals. When a pregnant mother lacks calcium, vitamins and iron in her body, it is easy to cause back pain. Therefore, pregnant mothers should appropriately supplement various nutrients under the guidance of a doctor during pregnancy.

The above is an introduction on how to relieve back pain at 39 weeks of pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful to pregnant women. There are many ways to relieve back pain in pregnant women. If the condition is severe, these measures can be taken to improve it, and the effect is very good. In addition, you should pay attention to your sleeping, standing, sitting posture, etc. It is best for your husband to share the housework, which can effectively solve the problem of low back pain.