Why does my back hurt when I'm pregnant with my second child?

After the country's two-child policy was relaxed, many families wanted to have a second child. Women who have given birth know that pregnancy is a very difficult thing. Some people feel some discomfort in their body, such as back pain, after they become pregnant with their second child. So what causes back pain during second pregnancy? Let’s find out together.

What causes lower back pain during second pregnancy?

1. Increased female hormones: Changes in the body's estrogen levels during pregnancy cause the ligaments in the pelvic area to relax. While making adequate preparations for the growth and birth of the newborn, the joints in the waist and back also lose the protection of these originally tense ligaments, which can easily cause waist and back pain.

2. Change in center of gravity: As pregnancy progresses, the center of gravity shifts and posture changes, which are the causes of low back pain. In addition, standing for a long time or lowering your head suddenly may aggravate low back pain.

3. Too much stress: Studies have shown that the adverse effects of mental stress often affect weak parts of the body. The structure of the pelvic area changes during pregnancy, which can easily react to changes in stress. Therefore, stress during pregnancy may cause low back pain.

What to do if pregnant women have back pain

1. When picking up something, try to squat down instead of lowering your head.

2. Don't wear high heels or any shoes that can't firmly support the body.

3. Try to sleep in a lying position as little as possible at night. It is best for pregnant women to sleep on their left side and put a pillow between their knees to effectively relieve the pressure on their waist and relieve pain.

4. You can wear a waist support to help prevent back pain.

5. Resting more and stretching your lower limbs can help relieve low back pain.

6. Once low back pain occurs, you can also apply ice or heat treatment.

The above is the relevant content about why lower back pain occurs during second pregnancy. There are many reasons for lower back pain during pregnancy. In short, it is not impossible to avoid lower back pain during pregnancy, but paying attention to the above methods is still effective in relieving lower back pain and reducing the frequency of occurrence. I hope this article can help everyone.