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PREGNANCY BACK PAIN

As your pregnancy progresses, you may experience back pain more regularly, thanks to added weight and other changes in your body. But with a few ounces of prevention, and a few tips for relief, you can ease the pain and get back on your feet.

  1. Good Posture
    Pay attention to your posture when standing. Tilt your shoulders forward and keep your pelvis in a neutral position (not tipped forward).

  2. Change Positions Frequently
    Don't sit, stand, or walk for long periods.

  3. Stay Flat
    Put away your high heels until after the baby arrives. They may look great, but they'll leave you in pain.

  4. Elevate Your Feet
    When you can, prop your feet up to improve circulation.

  5. Support Your Lumbar
    When you are sitting, place a pillow in the curve of your back.

  6. Sleep Firmly
    Sleep on a firm mattress or place a board under your current one.

  7. Sleep Supported
    Use a body pillow when you sleep on your side. Tuck the pillow between you knees to keep your back aligned.

 

 

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kels mom on 6/8/2011 6:57:27 PM

im 19 weeks and i have back pains since about 16 weeks...im on my feet all day, but i must say mty body pillow works wonders..

Nthati on 4/27/2011 3:03:14 AM
I am 21 weeks and the body pillow is a gud idea. Its a pity some of us are working so we can hardly avoid walking/stan a lil longer.

Mrs J on 4/1/2011 3:55:44 PM

I'm 18wks today & I have been experiencing back pains for a couple of wks. The body pillow is a gr8 way to hv a restful/less painful sleep! Now, if I can jst get rid of this leg pain...any suggestions?!?

Andree on 3/4/2011 8:06:31 AM
Im 20 wks pregnant just started using the body pillow and it really helps. Great investment!!!

Khadijah Bagleu on 2/20/2011 7:39:52 PM

I have a body pillow and I just couldn't wait to use it. I'm turning 20 weeks the 28th and my back pains are kicking in hard. I'm goin to try all of them expecially the body pillow one because it involves sleep :)

Jayden's Mommi on 2/18/2011 9:53:03 AM

i just started having back pains so im going to try this little sleeping arrangement tonight....

Megan Allen on 12/6/2010 9:24:00 PM

I have had back pain since I was 20 weeks.. I have tried everything, nothing helps.. This doesn't mention anything about having ginormous boobs on top of being pregnant!

Lorraine on 12/1/2010 8:50:07 AM

great,practi advice...

zhaniswolf on 9/3/2010 11:25:44 AM

Number 2 isn't a very good tip for someone with a job. There isn't much I can do about not being on my feet all day.

Chanda on 6/8/2010 5:09:19 AM

This is indeed a good idea, as I get to 19 weeks I guess I will need to start using the body pillo.

LYNN on 3/22/2010 11:21:54 AM

Paying attention to your posture really helps. Makes alot of sencet too. Thanks =)

amanda todd on 3/10/2010 9:02:36 PM

i am almost 30 weeks wt my second child and have back pain and started useing a body pillow and it really helped!

ROMA on 2/25/2010 6:55:15 PM

Very nice chapter

 

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