Pregnancy back pain stomach discomfort

Back pain and abdominal discomfort during pregnancy mainly occur in the later stages of pregnancy. This is because the increase in fetal weight causes the abdomen to become heavy, and the enlarged uterus causes the abdomen to bulge forward. The center of gravity shifts to the buttocks, increasing the force on the lumbar spine. Therefore, you should walk appropriately in the later stages of pregnancy, and you can tie a belt around your abdomen to support your waist. Eat more foods containing protein and calcium to relieve back pain.

Is it normal to have stomach discomfort and back pain in eight months of pregnancy?

The main reasons for low back pain in pregnant women are as follows:

1. The abdomen is heavy and the correct posture cannot be maintained, and the waist muscles are easily fatigued, causing low back pain. It is said that once people start walking on two legs, back pain is inevitable. What's more, a pregnant woman's belly feels like it has a heavy bag hanging on it, or rather, it is natural for her to have back pain.

2. Due to pregnancy, the hormone secretion in the human body changes. In order for the baby to pass smoothly through the birth canal during delivery after pregnancy, the human body secretes a hormone that relaxes the ligaments connecting the pelvis. This hormone also relaxes the muscles, increasing the curvature of the spine, making back pain more likely.

3. Lack of exercise causes a person’s basic physical strength to decline. When your physical strength decreases, you cannot maintain a normal posture and are prone to back pain.

4. In addition, the impact of the uterus and fetus can also cause low back pain. Back pain during pregnancy often occurs in the middle and late stages, especially after twenty-five or twenty-six weeks of pregnancy. At this time, the uterus gradually enlarges and the abdomen bulges forward. When standing, the center of gravity moves forward. In order to maintain body balance, the pregnant woman's body will tilt backward, and the center of gravity shifts backward to above the buttocks. The weight of the pregnant woman's upper body is borne by the lumbar spine and waist muscles.

Nursing for back pain in pregnant women

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. Don't sleep on a bed that is too soft, as it can easily cause your waist to sink, causing or aggravating low back pain.

4. Do not stand up or sit down too quickly. It is best to have something to hold on to. Choose more comfortable shoes, avoid high heels, and keep the heels around 3 to 4 cm.

5. You can eat some foods that can relieve back pain in pregnant women: such as foods rich in protein, calcium, B vitamins, vitamins C and D.