Low energy, fatigue and lower back pain are some of the common inconveniences for pregnant women, and for women with disabilities, the pain could get worse or improve after their pregnancy. Therefore, it is very important to understand whether the pain is related to illness or pregnancy because the action taken depends on the cause of pain or discomfort. In this article, we’ll be discussing how you can manage different types of pain you might encounter during pregnancy.
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Joint pain
When the mother’s joints open up to make room for the fetus to grow, you may feel pain. Especially as childbirth approaches, the pain of the pelvic joints will get worse. In order to alleviate this situation, please move carefully and gently, applying cold compresses when inflamed, and warm compresses when the muscles are stiff to relieve symptoms.
Lower back pain
As the baby grows, the pressure on the abdomen becomes greater, and the lower back pain will become more and more serious as the childbirth is approaching. Pregnant women with disabilities usually experience severe back pain from the beginning of pregnancy, because the muscles of the lower back have to withstand the force generated by the stretching of the abdominal muscles. To prevent this from happening, you should exercise regularly before pregnancy to strengthen the back muscles. When low back pain occurs, it is recommended to rest, warm up, and massage. Also, by keeping your back straight and sitting upright, you can prevent back pain.
Stiffness of the muscles
If the muscle contraction causes severe pain in the leg, you need to try stretching it. Eating calcium-rich foods such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, bananas and green leafy vegetables can help prevent muscle stiffness. When sleeping, you can place a blanket under your knees and bend your legs. Also, be careful not to sleep in tight clothes or heavy blankets.
Sleeping disorders
Many women experience sleep problems in the later stages of pregnancy. This may be because you want to urinate at night, your leg muscles are stiff, or your posture is uncomfortable. If you lie on your back on a flat surface, it can compress blood vessels and interfere with blood circulation, which can cause digestive problems, back pain, and breathing problems. The best way to do this is to find a posture that makes you feel comfortable while resting or sleeping. Drinking a cup of hot milk or a drink before going to bed can help you get a better sleep. You can also try to lie to the left when sleeping as much as possible to help blood circulation, and put a blanket or cushion between your legs or ankles to make you feel more comfortable.
Swelling of legs and feet
Legs tend to swell especially in the afternoon or when the weather is hot. This is usually not dangerous, but it is uncomfortable and sometimes painful. If you feel swelling in the morning or continue to severely swell, it may be due to preeclampsia. In this case, you must consult a gynecologist. In order to relieve the swelling of the legs and feet, lie down for 30 minutes and rest for about 2-3 times a day to prevent more swelling.