Backache is very common in pregnancy. Your ligaments will become softer and stretch to prepare you for labour. As the baby grows, the hollow in your back may increase and this may cause you backache. About half of all pregnant women complain of backaches. Fortunately, there are lots of simple strategies you can use to ease the pain.
Avoid lifting heavy objects.
Bend you knees and keep your back straight when picking something up from the floor.
When carrying something heavy hold it close to your body.
Wear flat shoes (trainers are very comfortable.)
Work at a surface waist height.
Sit with your back straight and well supported. When you are seated, tuck a small, firm cushion into the small of your back. It will give you support and help relieve the aches you experience after you have been sitting for a while.
A firm mattress (if you don't have one put a piece of hardboard under your mattress.)
Ask your partner or a friend to massage your back (avoid aromatherapy oils as some can be dangerous for the baby.)
Make sure you get enough rest, especially later on in your pregnancy (if you have small children ask someone to take care of them for an hour a day so that you can rest.)
Don't gain more than the recommended amount of weight. Do light exercises, but ask your doctor first to find out what kind you can do.
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