Lumbar pain during pregnancy

Lumbar and sacral pain during pregnancy is generally a reaction to pregnancy, especially in the late pregnancy. As the fetus gradually grows larger in the mother's body, it will compress adjacent tissues and organs, increase the burden on the waist, and cause lumbar and sacral pain. During this period, you must emphasize nourishment and avoid strenuous movements. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Lumbar pain during pregnancy

Pregnant women are prone to pain next to their buttocks during pregnancy. This is because the volume of the pelvic ring increases with gestational age, so pain symptoms are prone to occur. This is a normal phenomenon and generally does not require special treatment.

What to pay attention to in late pregnancy

1. Driving safety

Pregnant women can generally drive themselves, as long as they can sit in the driver's seat during the third trimester. At this time, you can also raise the steering wheel of the car and move the driver's seat back to give the pregnant mother a more comfortable driving space. However, the expectant mother will not be able to drive the car by herself on the day of delivery.

In the late stages of pregnancy, it is recommended that expectant mothers should not drive or ride for more than an hour. If they want to travel long distances by car, they must get permission from their doctor. They should move frequently in their seats and stand up and walk around every one or two hours. In addition, pregnant women should avoid driving themselves to the hospital when starting analgesia, because strong uterine contractions are more likely to cause danger while driving.

2. Prevent accidental falls

In the late pregnancy, the expectant mother's sense of balance decreases significantly, the center of gravity moves forward due to the growing belly, and the joints become loose and less strong. Therefore, there are many factors during this period that may cause the expectant mother to fall accidentally, such as distraction, not seeing the road clearly, fatigue, etc., which can cause accidents. If the pregnant mother only has minor scratches, it will not have any impact on the baby. However, if the fall is serious, it may cause damage to the amniotic membrane and injury to the baby. The situation is more serious and she must seek medical attention immediately.

3. Gradually reduce the amount of exercise

Appropriate exercise during pregnancy can help with childbirth, but you should do it within your ability, especially in the late stages of pregnancy. Generally, when mothers are 9 months pregnant, they want to be lazy because of their heavy bodies. At this time, they only need to do some stretching exercises or take a walk every day. Some pregnant mothers have plenty of energy and can handle more intense activities. In this case, you can consult a doctor first and don't increase the intensity of exercise on your own.

4. Safe sex

Sexual intercourse in the first half of the third trimester is generally safe, but sexual intercourse in the last few weeks of pregnancy may induce uterine contractions, and the natural prostaglandins in semen may also cause uterine contractions and lead to premature birth.

In the late pregnancy, the expectant mother's belly becomes bigger and bigger, basically like a ball. Therefore, the traditional sexual position will make the expectant mother very uncomfortable. She should change to other more comfortable positions, and keep the movements gentle. If the pregnant mother has a history of premature birth, or if the doctor's examination results are unstable, she should avoid sexual intercourse in the late pregnancy.