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Back pain in pregnancy - NHS

It is very common to get backache or back pain during pregnancy, especially in the early stages.

During pregnancy, the ligaments in your body naturally become softer and stretch to prepare you for labour. This can put a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis, which can cause back pain.

Avoiding and easing back pain in pregnancy

Try these tips:

  • bend your knees and keep your back straight when you lift or pick something up from the floor
  • avoid lifting heavy objects
  • move your feet when you turn to avoid twisting your spine
  • wear flat shoes to evenly distribute your weight
  • try to balance the weight between 2 bags when carrying shopping
  • keep your back straight and well supported when sitting – look for maternity support pillows
  • get enough rest, particularly later in pregnancy
  • have a massage or a warm bath
  • use a mattress that supports you properly – you can put a piece of hardboard under a soft mattress to make it firmer, if necessary
  • go to a group or individual back care class

You can take paracetamol to ease back pain while you are pregnant, unless your GP or midwife says not to. Always follow the instructions on the packet.

When to get help for back pain in pregnancy

If your backache is very painful, talk to your GP or midwife. They may be able to refer you to an obstetric physiotherapist at your hospital, who can give you advice and may suggest some helpful exercises.

Non-urgent advice: Contact your GP or midwife urgently if:

You have back pain and you:

  • are in your second or third trimester – this could be a sign of early labour
  • also have a fever, bleeding from your vagina or pain when you pee
  • have pain in one or more of your sides (under your ribs)

Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E if:

You have back pain and:

  • you lose feeling in one or both of your legs, your bum, or your genitals

Exercises to ease back pain in pregnancy

This gentle exercise helps to strengthen stomach (abdominal) muscles, which can ease back pain in pregnancy:

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1) Start on all fours with knees under hips, hands under shoulders, fingers facing forwards and stomach muscles lifted to keep your back straight.

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2) Pull in your stomach muscles and raise your back up towards the ceiling, letting your head and bum relax downwards gently – do not let your elbows lock and only move your back as far as you comfortably can.

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3) Hold for a few seconds then slowly return to the box position – take care not to hollow your back, it should always return to a straight, neutral position.

4) Do this slowly and rhythmically 10 times, making your muscles work hard and moving your back carefully.

Doing prenatal yoga or aquanatal classes (gentle exercise classes in water) with a qualified instructor can also help build your muscles to better support your back. Ask at your local leisure centre.

Page last reviewed: 15 March 2021
Next review due: 15 March 2024

22 weeks pregnant | Symptoms, tips and more

You're probably feeling pretty good these days. Your waistline may have vanished but most likely you can still bend over easily, sit comfortably, and walk without effort.

Photo: Mandy Milks, Erik Putz, Anthony Swaneveld. Felt: thefeltstore.com

What’s going on in there: Fetal development at 22 weeks

By the end of this week, you’ll officially be five months pregnant! Want to hear something nuts? Your baby is now the size of a hot dog, and she has been doing a lot of growing this week. Her fingernails now cover the tips of her fingers, the bones of her inner ear have developed enough to clearly register vibrations (like your voice—it’s less muffled now), and her heartbeat is now strong enough to be detected by a stethoscope. By 22 weeks pregnant, the average baby is almost 28 centimetres (11 inches) long, and she probably weighs over 15 ounces (425 grams). No wonder you’re beginning to feel like she is cramping your space.

22 weeks pregnant symptoms

Oh so achy
Your baby at 22 weeks is now big enough to put some serious strain on your body. Since your lungs may now be restricted by your growing belly, you might be finding it tough to catch your breath at times and your back might be killing you (some tips to help with back pain here), especially at the end of a long day. Be sure to take care of yourself: Stop and rest whenever needed, take soothing baths in the evenings to help relieve aching muscles and joints, and put your feet up whenever you can, especially if you’re dealing with swelling, which is also known as pregnancy edema.  

Caused by an increased amounts of fluids in your body, pregnancy edema is pretty common. You’ll likely notice that your feet are often a bit swollen, especially after standing, and that your hands are a bit puffy, too. (Word to the wise: If your rings are feeling tight, take them off now before it’s too late!) Minor swelling is totally normal, but severe or sudden swelling, especially in the face, is not. This can signal a potentially dangerous complication called pre-eclampsia and should be reported to your practitioner right away.

My shoes don’t fit!
Sure, some swelling can cause those tootsies to expand, but that’s not the only reason your shoes don’t fit anymore. The hormone relaxin (the one that loosens up your pelvis to make room for baby during delivery) can also cause ligaments to stretch in your feet, allowing bones to spread. Many women experience an increase of a half or full shoe size, and usually it’s here to stay. If you need to update your shoe wardrobe, we suggest sticking to super-comfy, easy-to-slip-on styles for the remainder of your pregnancy because soon you’ll have trouble seeing your feet, let alone bending down to deal with laces or buckles. If you plan on babywearing a lot, you’ll want non-fussy footwear postpartum as well.

Bringing sexy back
Some moms-to-be report a spike in sex drive around this point in their pregnancy. It’s not surprising because your hormones are totally raging at this point. All the new-found attention that you and your cute bump are getting everywhere you go (yes, plenty of visibly pregnant women get catcalled—you’ll see!) could also have you feeling pretty fine. Whatever the exact cause, if you’re into it, go with it! 

What’s on your mind this week

Labour plan
Now that you’ve gotten used to the idea that there really is a baby on the way, you’re probably starting to think about how she is actually going to get here. Deciding what kind of labour you want is an important part of getting ready for baby. Have you decided whether you want to deliver at home (see below), in a hospital or at a birth centre and discussed this with your practitioner? Next, you’ll be thinking about how to manage the pain. Your options go way beyond drugs versus drug-free (sometimes also referred to as a “medicated birth” versus a “natural birth”—a very loaded term). Massage, acupuncture, “toning” and tub soaking in mid-labour are all possibilities on the labour pain management spectrum. And, more often than not, it all depends on your personal preferences, how complicated your pregnancy is, the health of you and your baby and the length of your labour.

Confession: My home birth sucked

Having a home birth
If you’re in good health and have had a low-risk pregnancy (with no evidence of pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes), you could be a candidate for a home birth. According to advocates of birthing at home, there are lots of pluses: You can labour in the comfort of your own space, be surrounded by as many loved ones as you wish and avoid potentially unnecessary medical interventions. And you don’t have to schlep home afterwards.

If you’re hoping for a home birth, you’ll need to plan it with your midwife, so start the conversation early. (It should be noted that choosing a midwife doesn’t mean that you’re opting for a home birth. Only about 25 to 30 percent of midwifery clients in Ontario opt for home births.)

Women who have had significant postpartum hemorrhaging with a previous birth or delivered by C-section previously are not good candidates for home births. Women who have elevated blood pressure or are carrying twins will also need to deliver in a hospital.

Just for kicks

Plan a babymoon!
You’ve seen them all over social media: cute couples posing on beaches and taking selfies showcasing their growing baby bumps. If you’re contemplating a mini-holiday before your mini-me arrives, now’s the time to do it. You’ve probably past the morning sickness stage, wrapped up any genetic testing and completed your mid-pregnancy scan, so you’ve got a break from all those doctor/midwife visits. Plus, this tends to be the sweet spot in pregnancy, where you’re feeling energetic and excited about your baby—it’s the perfect time to travel! Hop a last-minute flight to somewhere exotic but Zika-free (you should be free to fly until about weeks 34 to 36), drive out of town to a B&B or book a few days off work for a relaxing staycation. Whatever you decide, enjoy this special time with your partner (and your older child, if this is your second pregnancy) before the baby arrives. 

Baby names

Everyone wants their kids to be successful in life right? Here are some names that will inspire achievement (or so says this expert).

Pregnancy to-do list: Week 22

Book a photographer
If you’re considering a professional bump portrait (also known as a maternity shoot), now is the time to research photographers and set a date. The end of the second trimester is your best bet for looking your big-bellied (but not too swollen and miserable) best. You might want to choose a photographer who could also document your delivery and post-delivery moments (if you’re interested in hiring a birth photographer), as well as some newborn portraits. Pick a professional with great references and lots of experience to guarantee the best keepsakes.

And just for a few laughs, check out these ridiculous pregnancy stock images. This is totally what your pregnancy looks like right?

Photo Gallery

Weirdest stock pregnancy photos

1 / 14 Photo: iStockphoto

Practice makes perfect

There’s a lot to unpack here, but let’s just say it all comes down to this: you’re never tutu pregnant to play with dolls?

Read more:
How the Zika virus is changing family travel plans
Will I be able to have a VBAC?
Next up: 23 weeks pregnant

 

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causes of pain in the early stages and in the second trimester

From the moment of conception, the woman's body is rebuilt. The composition of the produced hormones changes, nutrients are distributed between the mother and the fetus. At an early stage, these changes are invisible to others. But the woman notices that menstruation did not begin at the appointed time. Taste preferences change, nausea appears in the morning, fatigue, drowsiness, irritability or unusual peace. If you notice signs of pregnancy, you need to see a doctor. A few days after the delay in menstruation, pregnancy can be confirmed by laboratory tests. The doctor will give advice on how to prevent the development of pathologies and bear a healthy child. nine0003

At the first appointment, the doctor will warn you about early symptoms that indicate a threat of miscarriage:

  • spotting appeared, as during menstruation;
  • the temperature has risen;
  • frequent vomiting - more than three times a day.

    • Lower back pain may occur during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is often encountered by women in the later stages. It arises due to increased weight and a shift in the center of gravity. But in the first trimester, the weight and size of the abdomen change slightly. You need to analyze your condition and understand if there is a danger. nine0003

    Causes that do not cause concern

    Pulling the lower back during pregnancy can be due to various processes occurring in the body. Some of them create inconvenience, but do not pose a threat.

    Attachment of the ovum to the uterus

    Attachment of the ovum to the wall of the uterus occurs 5-7 days after fertilization, even before the woman notices a delay in menstruation and thinks about a possible pregnancy. The process may be accompanied by an increase in vaginal discharge. They are not white, but pink. Women often believe that menstruation begins. Due to the production of various hormones, a few days can pull the lower back. These sensations are caused by natural, not pathological changes in the body. They are harmless, do not require treatment and disappear after 5-6 days. nine0003

    Changes in the circulatory system

    After the attachment of the fetal egg in the uterus, the fetus begins to grow. He needs more nutrients and oxygen every day. To deliver them, the circulatory system begins to work differently, directing more blood to the uterus. Vessels from the pelvic area overflow, increase in volume and come into contact with the nerve endings in the lumbar region. There is a pulling pain. It is felt at 5-7 weeks of pregnancy. If the pain symptoms are not very pronounced, you can not worry. The body will rebuild, and the pain will pass without treatment. nine0003

    Softening of the joints, ligaments

    During childbirth, the joints and ligaments in the spine and pelvis should be well stretched. The body prepares in advance for the upcoming work. He already at an early stage begins to produce the hormone relaxin, which softens the joints and ligaments. Due to a change in their density, it can pull the lower back.

    Uterine growth

    At 9-10 weeks of pregnancy, the volume of the uterus already noticeably increases. The woman feels that the lower abdomen has become more firm and convex. The growing uterus begins to come into contact with other organs. With increased sensitivity, its pressure can be felt at an early stage. But more often women experience discomfort, mild pressing back pain in the second trimester. nine0003

    Braxton-Higgs contractions

    At the end of the first and beginning of the second trimester, spontaneous uterine contractions may occur, resembling labor pains, but less intense. Drawing cramping pain is given in the lower back. They can periodically disturb 2-3 weeks. If there are no other dangerous symptoms, medication, restriction of motor activity is not required.

    Drawing back pain in pregnant women often occurs from natural causes. They do not pose a threat to the health of the expectant mother and the development of the fetus, do not require treatment. But it is necessary to tell the doctor about them in the antenatal clinic. He correlates them with other symptoms and will not miss the signs of an incipient miscarriage, other pathologies. nine0003

    Dangerous conditions

    Drawing pain in the lower back is often one of the signs of dangerous conditions:

    • missed pregnancy, threatened miscarriage;
    • diseases of the genitourinary system;
    • osteochondrosis;
    • symphysite;
    • colds.

    Missed pregnancy, threatened miscarriage

    In case of missed pregnancy, threatened miscarriage, lower back pain is accompanied by bloody discharge from the vagina, cramping or constant aching pain in the lower abdomen. This is a dangerous condition. You need to immediately go to the hospital or call an ambulance. Do not refuse if the doctor suggests treatment in a hospital. To stop an incipient miscarriage, you need to administer drugs intravenously, limit physical activity, and constantly monitor the condition of the woman and fetus. nine0003

    In case of miscarriage, examinations should be carried out to make sure that there are no particles of the fetus left in the uterus. This can cause a life-threatening inflammatory process or further infertility. Requires the introduction of drugs that enhance uterine contraction, relieve inflammation, or surgical intervention.

    Diseases of the genitourinary system

    Immunity in pregnant women is weakened. Hypothermia, malnutrition, increased stress can cause kidney disease. If the lower back is pulled during pregnancy on one side, on the right or on the left, check the functioning of the genitourinary system. Additional symptoms indicate problems with the kidneys: legs and arms swell, pressure and temperature rise, and pain occurs when urinating. Women with chronic kidney disease should be especially careful. They can worsen when the load on the diseased organ increases - in the second or third trimester, with a cold or eating salty, spicy, smoked, fatty foods. You cannot self-medicate. Taking the usual antibacterial drugs (Canephron, Levofloxacin, Furadonin) is undesirable for pregnant women. You need to see a nephrologist. He will prescribe a safe treatment. nine0003

    Osteochondrosis

    Starting from 7-8 weeks, the hormone relaxin begins to be produced, softening the joints and ligaments. If before conception a woman suffered from osteochondrosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, an exacerbation of diseases is possible even in the first or second trimester. An additional risk factor is rapid weight gain.

    In women who have not previously suffered from osteochondrosis, it can develop in the later stages, when the spine is under a lot of stress due to a significant increase in body weight, a shift in the center of gravity, uterine pressure and softening of the joints and ligaments. The pain is pulling, exhausting, aggravated after a long stay in one position. With dystrophic tissue lesions, it can be felt on one side, left or right. Spinal problems can complicate childbirth. If you do not start treatment in a timely manner, do not engage in prevention, they will continue to progress after childbirth. nine0003

    Symphysitis

    If the production of the hormone relaxin is strongly activated, premature softening of the joints occurs, which can cause the pubic bones to diverge. This increases the risk of preterm birth. With the divergence of the pubic bones, the pain is shooting, sharp. She gives to the lower abdomen and lower back. There are swelling in the pubic area. To diagnose symphysitis, the doctor examines blood and urine tests, conducts an additional ultrasound examination, observes the dynamics of the development of the disease and decides on the possibility of natural childbirth or the need for a planned caesarean section. In the later stages, motor activity may be limited, strict bed rest is recommended. nine0003

    Colds

    Pregnancy increases the risk of complications from colds. Especially dangerous is the early period when the organs of the fetus are formed. A significant increase in temperature, infection, uncontrolled use of antibiotics can provoke serious pathologies.

    It is necessary to consult a doctor and start treatment at the first symptoms of a cold. Lower back pain and body aches can occur when the temperature rises. It passes if it is knocked down using traditional medicine recommended by a doctor. But if it hurts in the lower back on the right or left, the temperature rises to 39degrees, there was a strong cough, shortness of breath - pneumonia is possible. You need to call a doctor at home or an ambulance.

    Prevention and treatment

    If you have pain in your lower back during pregnancy, do not take painkillers. If the pain is severe, but examinations have not shown dangerous pathologies, consult a doctor. After studying the causes and symptoms of pain, he will choose safe ways to alleviate the condition.

    In the first trimester, you need to be especially careful. A woman may still not know about pregnancy, but pain is already appearing. With a delay in menstruation, even for 2-3 days, you need to coordinate drug treatment with your doctor. nine0003

    The second trimester is the time when a woman intensively gains weight and the load on the musculoskeletal system increases, pressure on the internal organs. The doctor will advise you to wear a bandage for pregnant women and other non-drug ways to relieve and prevent pain.

    The third trimester - the body prepares for childbirth, the joints soften, the bones in the pelvic area diverge. If it pulls the lower back, the lower abdomen hurts, you need to lie down. If the pain intensifies, becomes cramping, childbirth may begin. If the period is less than 38 weeks, call the doctor who manages the pregnancy and describe the symptoms. nine0003

    Prevention of pain in the lower back

    To reduce the risk of lower back pain, the development of diseases of the musculoskeletal system:

    • do not lift heavy loads, in the early term, power loads can provoke a miscarriage, in the late term - premature birth;
    • do not wear tight shoes, shoes and boots with high heels, they create an additional load on the spine;
    • watch your weight, no need to eat "for two"; nine0008
    • Eat more foods containing calcium, a mineral-vitamin complex recommended by your doctor;
    • consult a doctor and start herbal medicine at the first sign of a cold, avoiding a significant increase in temperature;
    • do not slouch, keep your back straight so that the load is distributed evenly;
    • do not overwork, do not work for a long time in one position.

    Keep fit. The muscular frame will reduce the load on the spine. Regular, but not too intense exercise, walks in the fresh air will strengthen the immune system, help control weight. Useful swimming in the pool or ponds with clean running water. Learn and regularly do a set of exercises for pregnant women. nine0003

    Low back pain during pregnancy: what to do?

    Often during pregnancy, the expectant mother experiences pain in the lumbar spine. This is primarily due to a growing tummy and an increasing load on the spine, but there are other reasons for which low back pain can occur.

    Let's talk about this in more detail.

    During pregnancy, low back pain can be both physiological and pathological.

    First of all, these can be normal processes of adaptation of the musculoskeletal system to the upcoming childbirth, but there may also be exacerbations of chronic diseases of the mother, such as pyelonephritis (inflammation of the kidneys), osteochondrosis, scoliosis, etc. And here (ATTENTION!) only a doctor will help to deal with the causes of pain, and not girlfriends "who had exactly the same thing." nine0003

    Physiologically, during pregnancy, the entire ligamentous apparatus is prepared for childbirth. In the ovaries and placenta, the hormone RELAXIN is produced, under the influence of which the connective tissue becomes more extensible and loose. This is necessary so that during childbirth the pelvic bones become more mobile, and make it possible for the child to be born through a dense pelvic ring. These changes can cause back pain.

    Usually, such pains appear from 20 weeks of pregnancy (5 months) and decrease or disappear only after childbirth. To cope with them partly helps DIET, rich in calcium. Be sure to include dairy products, nuts, fish, meat, greens in your diet. nine0003

    In addition, there are some practical tips recommended for all pregnant women.

    So, AVOID:

    • sudden movements;
    • long standing;
    • incorrect postures when sitting;
    • excessive exercise;
    • uncomfortable shoes with high and/or unstable heels.

    In diseases of the spine (osteochondrosis, scoliosis, herniated discs) can also help SPECIAL GYMNASTICS, aimed at strengthening the muscles of the back, abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Recommended aerobics, aqua aerobics, swimming. A CORRECTLY SELECTED BANDAGE and non-drug treatments such as MASSAGE will also help, since the drugs that usually treat these diseases are contraindicated during pregnancy. nine0003

    NEUROLOGIST'S CONSULTATION IS NECESSARY FOR PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH SPINE DISEASES.

    If the pain in the lower back is aching (pulling), accompanied by fever, edema, frequent urination, headache, discoloration of urine, increased blood pressure, then it is necessary to examine the urinary system - the bladder and kidneys. With renal colic, the pain is sharp, cramping, urine may be mixed with blood. To establish an accurate diagnosis, ADDITIONAL STUDIES are carried out: ultrasound, laboratory blood and urine tests. Antibiotic therapy is prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory processes in the kidneys, taking into account the sensitivity of the microorganism to the antibiotic. nine0003

    Treatment must be carried out in a hospital under the supervision of a doctor, because. these diseases affect the condition of the fetus, the course of pregnancy and the health of the woman.

    In addition to all of the above, pain in the lumbar spine can be one of the signs of threatened miscarriage. More often, such pain is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen. In such a situation, it is necessary to urgently CONTACT THE OB/GYNECOLOGIST to examine and decide on the tactics of further actions, which should be aimed at removing the tone of the smooth muscles of the uterus. nine0003

    If you notice such signs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and at the same time there is discharge from the genital tract, if pain is felt in the lower abdomen, and the intervals between these pains are reduced, then you need to urgently seek medical help, this may indicate a threat of termination of pregnancy .

    At a later date, pain in the sacrum may be the first sign of labor that has begun.

    Learn more