What causes lower back pain in the early stages of a second child? After the country opened up the two child policy, more and more people want to have a second child. However, many women find that the symptoms of having a second child are different from those of their first child, and sometimes they may feel lower back pain, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. So, what is the reason for lower back pain in the early stages of having a second child? Let me introduce it below.
What causes lower back pain in the early stage of a second child
1. Hormonal changes during pregnancy.
Hormonal changes in the body after pregnancy can cause many pregnancy reactions in pregnant women, and lower back pain is one of them. After pregnancy, hormonal changes in the body cause pelvic ligaments to relax in order to adapt to fetal growth and future delivery needs. As a result, the lumbar ligaments and fascia will also relax, reducing elasticity and making it easy to strain and cause back pain.
2. Increased placenta and amniotic fluid, and excessive weight-bearing on the lumbar spine.
This is the main cause of lower back pain in pregnant women. After pregnancy, the fetus and its attached placenta, amniotic fluid, etc. increase day by day, which increases the burden on the anterior lumbar spine. In order to maintain balance, pregnant women must exert force to contract their lower back muscles while standing, causing the pelvis to tilt forward and form a unique posture of supporting the waist. The lower back muscles continue to contract and cannot relax or rest, which can lead to lower back pain due to fatigue over time.
3. Reduced physical activity.
After pregnancy, the amount of exercise for pregnant women is greatly reduced, and some pregnant women even lie down and sit for a long time. Insufficient exercise can also cause a decrease in basic physical strength, leading to lower back pain in pregnant women.
4. Insufficient calcium supplementation.
During pregnancy, fetal development requires a large amount of nutrients such as calcium. Insufficient intake of these nutrients can easily cause osteoporosis and decalcification in pregnant women, as well as lower back pain.
What is lower back pain in pregnant women?
After pregnancy, due to the increasing size of the uterus, the center of gravity of the body gradually moves forward. In order to maintain balance of gravity, when standing or walking, the shoulders and head of the pregnant woman will tilt back, forming a unique posture of standing up and protruding belly. This posture can easily cause excessive anterior curvature of the chest spine, leading to symptoms of lower back pain. Lower back pain in pregnant women is a normal physiological phenomenon that requires attention to rest and avoiding prolonged standing or walking. After the recovery of waist muscle strength after childbirth, the pain will gradually disappear.
The above is an introduction to what causes back pain in the early stage of having a second child. I believe pregnant women have understood that although having a second child provides a companion for their child, many people ignore the feelings of their first baby after having a second child. In fact, this can make the child's mental health unhealthy. Therefore, regardless of how many children they have, expectant mothers should care for each child.
