Of course that every woman who has ever been pregnant had experienced pain in the back, especially in the last stages of pregnancy. In General, bears a child is a very complex process: of the body, and all organs are rearranged and women have a double burden. The digestive, circulatory, respiratory and excretory system - they must now work not only of the woman but also her unborn child. I touched and musculoskeletal function of the spine.
So, back pain in pregnancy is not remarkable, but quite natural phenomenon. Let's look at why this happens and what to do if it hurts badly, and traditional painkillers pregnant on to buy.
The reasons for back pain during pregnancy
In the body of a pregnant woman, from the first days begin to undergo changes that are somehow prepared her for the future happy event. During pregnancy, in the course of its mandate the nature constantly introduced some corrections, especially in connection with hormones.
So, produce the hormone relaxin relaxes the ligaments of the sacral and coccygeal even the joints. This provides you the mobility you need during delivery.
But the stability of the lumbosacral falls, and the woman, to compensate for you have to strain your back muscles and abdomen.
For the time of pregnancy the estrogen in a woman almost all the time is reduced, and the level of progesterone is elevated - this ensures the optimum conditions for implementation. The reverse ratio (low progesterone and estrogen) can cause uterine bleeding and miscarriage)
Before birth the level of progesterone drops and estrogen increases
Of estrogen depends on the elasticity and tone of the uterus, as well as its ability to reduce. Because the progesterone is provided by the formation of the placenta and growth of the uterus during pregnancy. Each week a new woman is gaining weight, her tummy is rounded and more projecting forward. Starting around 14 weeks, he proof to think from the outside, and to hide the pregnancy is difficult. It, also, changes of the walking and posture of the expectant mother: if you notice, they all go with head high and flattened back through the shoulders. This movement is popularly called "proud". In fact, despite the fact that every woman, inner and instinctive as nature, proud of their position, the reason for the posture is quite prosaic: the Center of gravity of a pregnant woman moves forward, the angle of the pelvis increases, causing an increase of the lumbar lordosis, and in order to maintain balance, the spine in the thoracic region is pretty much back together with your shoulders and head
Of course, to go all the time in this position hard - back will inevitably start to hurt, especially in the thoracic and lumbar. So, the main reasons for back pain in pregnancy is physiological and is a direct connection from the position, that is, they are typical for any woman during pregnancy. this:
- Change the natural curves of the spine and shift the centre of gravity
- Increase the elasticity of ligaments and joint mobility of the lumbosacral
- Decreasing the amount of estrogen - the main hormone which HELPS in the building of the normal structure of bones
- The lack of estrogen in the body, leads to instability of the bone and leads to osteoporosis.
Important tips for pregnant women with back pain
Therefore, important tips that I want to give future mums is:- The first thing you need to do during pregnancy is to ensure that the normal daily intake of calcium, preferably with vitamin D, as one of the most important in the body
- Also, on the road be sure to take folic acid, very important for the development of the fetus.
- A lack of folic acid can cause congenital spina bifida your child
Exercises during pregnancy
During pregnancy, you also need to do daily exercises for expectant mothers. Do not be afraid that it may negatively affect your baby or you.
Your active baby classes will only benefit, as they improve blood circulation, diet, and even mood. For your back exercises will be of benefit, as it helps to remove the spasm from the muscles that back pain and strengthen the muscles-coherent system
Additional causes of pain during pregnancy there are Also individual for each woman the cause of the pain:
- The presence of dystrophic degenerative processes in the spine before pregnancy
- Uncomfortable shoes, for example, too high a heel
- Other diseases or pathology
- The uterus is in good shape
- Uterine prolapse
Lumbosacral hernia
If a woman has a lumbosacral hernia, then it should strengthen the control over their disease, especially in the second half of pregnancy:
- Be sure to visit a podiatrist
- To do stretching exercises
- Wearing a support corset . The wearing of corsets, also, recommended for all women who have pain in the back, starting with 34 weeks pregnant.
The difficulties of recent months
The last two months before the birth of a new baby is hard for women.
The weight of the fetus is already quite decent, and he is more and more under the pressure of her spine. Back pain can acquire radicular in nature and to give in the leg, especially when walking
Of the uterus begins to descend and put pressure on the other organs of the pelvis, why do women have symptoms of cystitis
A load of kidneys in the third trimester, also increases due to the increased volume circulating through the sanguine purificationis system fluid and increase waste products of the fetus.
This can lead to pyelonephritis or symptoms of kidney failure if a woman was already before pregnancy, problems with the kidneys kidney Problems can become an additional source of back pain in pregnant
The increase of the volume of the cervix
A common problem during pregnancy - increased uterine tone. In Principle, this phenomenon is dangerous in the early stages when the risk of miscarriage. In the future, it is not for women, except for discomfort, not danger.
For what reasons is the increased tone of the uterus? And the common and scientific:
- Your little just one easy hit on a limb, check: conked out, forgot about him, ready for his quick appearance in the light
- Stress and bad mood results in tone not only "every fiber of the soul", but also of the cervix. So during pregnancy you should try to always remain peaceful and to be in a good mood and, especially, because it is so important for a healthy nervous system of the fruit
- Muscle strain of the back and abdomen are transferred to the muscles of the uterus
- In the later stages there are false contractions (Braxton Hicks syndrome)
Also is the "dress rehearsal" for future genera
What drugs are used back pain during pregnancy
Pregnant women are often faced with this problem: they, the poor, impossible to use many drugs. So, we all know Nsaids are taken from the coat of arms for pregnant women is unacceptable. Why? Because they have a number of contraindications, and dangerous for ordinary people, and the situation.
If a woman during pregnancy is bad or unbearable pain in the back?
- For the treatment can be used decoctions of herbs, bee products
- Antispasmodic drugs, which can be used during pregnancy
- You can use homeopathic preparations, which are also completely harmless
If you do what is right and in accordance with these simple recommendations, pregnancy will make it easily, and the baby will be born healthy and happy.