Is it possible for a mother-to-be to develop a lumbar disc herniation? There is no doubt about it. Lumbar disc herniation can occur in any group of people, so what are the causes of lumbar disc herniation in expectant mothers? How can we prevent it? 1, what is the cause of lumbar disc herniation in the mother-to-be? During pregnancy, endocrine hormones change, and various ligaments in the body of the mother-to-be are relatively relaxed in preparation for the delivery of the fetus. At this time, the lumbar joint ligaments and fascia are relaxed and the stability is weakened. A fertilized egg in the womb during pregnancy gradually develops into a fetus of several kilograms, increasing the burden on the lumbar spine, and this burden persists. On this basis, if there is lumbar muscle strain and sprain, it is likely to occur lumbar disc protrusion. 2, the mother-to-be suffered from lumbar disc herniation, examination and treatment is different from the normal people, should pay special attention to the following points: general lumbar pain, often need to be X-ray radiographic examination, certain treatment should also be under X-ray fluoroscopic supervision. What should a mother-to-be do if she has a lumbar disc herniation? Due to the unique circumstances of the mother-to-be, receiving an X-ray is of great concern. By its very nature, X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation that penetrates human tissue and therefore causes physical and chemical changes. The basic unit of the human body is the cell, and ionizing changes can also occur within the cell under the effect of X-rays, called biological effects. However, the X-rays that we apply on a daily basis are of very small doses and do not cause much damage to human health. However, experimental studies have proven that embryonic tissues are sensitive to X-rays. the biological effects of X-rays on them are greater and the recovery is poor or incomplete. The most sensitive period is from 8 to 15 weeks after fertilization, while 16 to 25 weeks is the next most sensitive. To ensure safety, it is best not to perform x-ray (photo or CT) for back pain of the mother-to-be. Other methods, such as ultrasound, can be substituted as much as possible. If this is not possible, it can be arranged in the second trimester, when the fetus is close to maturity and less likely to be affected by X-rays.