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Back pain

Pregnancy symptoms

Back pain

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

What causes back pain during pregnancy?
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.

How to avoid and ease back pain in pregnancy?

Exercises to ease back pain in pregnancy
An exercise that strengthens your abdominal muscles can ease back pain in pregnancy. Doing prenatal yoga or gentle exercise in water with a qualified instructor can also help build your muscles to better support your back. 

When to get medical help?
If your backache is very painful, talk to your doctor. 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.

Also contact your doctor as soon as possible if you have back pain and you:

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Dr. Wanwadee Sapmee Panyakat (OB-GYN) (2 February 2020)

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