I am three months pregnant and my waist hurts so much. Why?

In the third month of pregnancy, it has reached the late stage of pregnancy. At this time, the fetus is relatively stable and generally speaking, miscarriage is not likely to occur. However, some women experience severe back pain during the third month of pregnancy. So what is the reason for severe lower back pain in the third month of pregnancy? What should we do?

Is it normal to have back pain during 3 months of pregnancy?

Three months into the pregnancy, the pregnant woman’s early pregnancy symptoms are somewhat alleviated and the fetus is relatively stable. So, is it normal to have back pain three months into the pregnancy?

Generally speaking, as the fetus grows, the mother's weight will gradually increase during pregnancy and her body fat rate will increase. The biggest change is in the abdomen, because the continued growth of the fetus causes the abdomen to bulge, and this weight increases the bearing capacity of the waist. At the same time, coupled with the changes in hormones during pregnancy, the elasticity of muscles during pregnancy will be relatively poor, so the elasticity of the waist muscles will weaken, which can easily lead to the occurrence of low back pain.

Another common cause is calcium deficiency. During pregnancy, because the calcium needed for the formation and growth of the fetus's bone tissue comes entirely from the mother, the amount of calcium consumed by the mother is much greater than that of ordinary people, so many pregnant mothers are prone to calcium deficiency. It is recommended that pregnant mothers must pay attention to calcium and zinc supplementation throughout the pregnancy period. Another rare condition is urogenital stones. Some mothers have long-term severe back pain that cannot be relieved, and after examination, they are found to have kidney stones.

The causes of low back pain in early, mid and late pregnancy are different. Low back pain in the early pregnancy is not likely to be very severe, the pain is relatively mild, and most patients suffer from back pain. Low back pain during this period is usually caused by the retroverted uterus, compression of the duodenum and tendons, so pregnant mothers do not need to worry.

What should pregnant women do if they have back pain?

1. Put a bandage or special pregnancy belt on the pregnant woman's abdomen to support the pregnant woman's waist and relieve pain.

2. Maintain the correct posture. The correct standing posture is to keep your legs slightly apart, your back straight, your head and chest high, and your chin tucked in. If you have the right posture, your big belly won't be noticeable.

3. Carry out fitness exercises appropriately, choose appropriate gymnastics or swimming for pregnant women, and exercise according to personal circumstances. Can improve energy.

4. Don’t sleep on a bed that is too soft. A bed that is too soft can easily cause your waist to sag, causing or aggravating low back pain.

5. Don’t stand up or sit down too quickly. It is best to have something to hold on to.

6. Choose more comfortable boots, avoid wearing high heels, and keep the heels around 3 to 4 cm.

7. You can eat some foods that can relieve back pain in pregnant women: such as foods mainly containing protein, high-quality protein, vitamin B2, vitamin C and D.

This article explains in detail the reasons for severe back pain during the third month of pregnancy, and also explains in detail what to do if you have back pain during the third month of pregnancy. As a pregnant woman in the early stages of pregnancy, you must pay great attention to your back pain. It is best to actively follow the methods in the article to relieve your back pain.