Causes of back pain during six months of pregnancy

In fact, in daily life, pregnant women pay great attention to their health. They will be very nervous if there are some small abnormalities, fearing that it will affect the fetus in their belly, especially when they have back pain in six months of pregnancy. Let us understand the causes of back pain in six months of pregnancy.

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You cannot use air conditioning or electric fans when sleeping during pregnancy. This situation may be caused by using electric fans, but it may also be caused by the position of the uterus. Your uterus may be posterior. When the pregnancy reaches a certain level, the uterus will increase and the pressure will increase, so you will feel back pain. It is recommended that you keep warm, change your sleeping position at night, and take some iron supplements.

The main reasons for low back pain in pregnant women are: First, after pregnancy, the fetus and its attached placenta, amniotic fluid, etc. grow larger and larger day by day, increasing the burden on the front of the lumbar spine. In order to maintain balance, pregnant women must contract their back muscles forcefully when standing, causing the pelvis to tilt forward, forming a unique straight back posture. The back muscles continue to contract and they cannot relax and rest. Over time, fatigue will cause back pain. In addition, hormonal changes in the body after pregnancy cause the pelvic ligaments to relax to adapt to the growth of the fetus and the needs of future delivery. The ligaments and fascia of the waist will also relax, reducing their elasticity, making them prone to strain and causing low back pain. These back pains are a physiological reaction. Generally, after childbirth, the burden on the front of the lumbar spine is reduced, and the hormones in the body return to pre-pregnancy levels, the symptoms will gradually disappear.

Lower back pain during pregnancy is a common symptom during pregnancy, which is related to the inconvenience of lower back movement due to the enlarged abdomen. Pregnant women should change their body positions frequently when working or resting to reduce joint and muscle fatigue. Wearing flat shoes can help maintain body balance. It is recommended to use a belly band to support the enlarged abdomen and loose joints to reduce pain and discomfort in the pubic symphysis and lower abdomen.

The above article gives you a detailed introduction to the causes of lower back pain in six months of pregnancy. I believe you already have a preliminary understanding of it. Therefore, in your daily life, you should still pay attention to this issue and rest in bed more.