Many mothers in late pregnancy have varying degrees of pain in the back, pelvic area or lower extremities. A considerable number of people think that they will just put up with it and it will go away after delivery. However, this pain can lead to many consequences: sleep disturbances, reduced activity, fear of pregnancy and childbirth, anxiety, depression, and even the development of chronic pain for a long time. So it’s definitely not something to be endured, so let’s understand, prevent and relieve it! A. Causes of these pains: The growing uterus in late pregnancy will move the body’s center of gravity upward and forward, and the muscles will then be stretched and separated, and the excessive stretching and separation will lead to a decrease in abdominal muscle strength. In order to maintain a normal posture, it is necessary to have strong lower back muscles. When even the lower muscles cannot hold up (lumbar muscle strain and pain), the pelvis will slowly tilt forward. The relaxin secreted by the placenta during pregnancy keeps the pelvic ligaments and the joints and ligament system of the lumbosacral spine in a relatively relaxed state. Anterior pelvic tilt + ligamentous laxity = great pressure on the lumbosacral region, and in serious cases, disc protrusion will occur, and the protruding disc will compress nerves or cause inflammatory reactions in the surrounding tissues, and then leg pain will appear. When the pelvic floor muscles are weak, the pressure of the enlarged uterus on the large blood vessels in the pelvic and abdominal cavities during late pregnancy will also be more obvious. This causes blood vessel congestion and tissue hypoxia in the lumbar spine and pelvic area, which in turn leads to uncomfortable symptoms. Second, what are the characteristics of pain These pains can occur at any stage of pregnancy, with late pregnancy being the most common. They can take various forms: back pain, pain in half of the buttocks, deep pelvic pain, discomfort in the vagina and vulva, separation of the pubic symphysis, leg pain, walking like a duckling, difficulty or weakness in lifting the legs. What should we do when these pains appear? 1. Seek medical attention as early as possible to get the right treatment as soon as possible, which is good for physical and mental health during pregnancy and also reduces the risk of developing long-term chronic pain after delivery. 2.Improve the poor physical condition: stretching exercises and strength exercises are best performed under the guidance of a professional physical therapist or yoga teacher; Kegel exercises can enhance the function of pelvic floor muscles; swimming is also a very good way to improve, but avoid breaststroke, kicking may aggravate the pain. 3.External support: for example, wearing maternity pants to support the bulging abdomen; using wedge pillows to support the back when sitting and the stomach when lying down; elevating the legs during body rest; wearing maternity elastic stockings to improve blood circulation and reduce edema, etc. 4.Medication: When the pain is severe, safe analgesic drugs for pregnancy can be prescribed by professional doctors. Generally speaking, you can choose acetaminophen drugs in late pregnancy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in mid-pregnancy. Fourth, to prevent pain, pregnant mothers also have some precautions in daily life: we should insist on exercise; wear comfortable flat shoes; maintain correct standing, sitting and walking postures; carry weight symmetrically; avoid bending and twisting the lower back when lifting things; avoid standing on one foot; avoid pushing heavy objects; avoid uncoordinated movements, such as elasmobranching; when changing positions, for example, you should bend your knees sideways first when getting up. Some yoga asanas are very safe and effective in preventing and relieving the occurrence of pain during pregnancy. For example, Mountain Pose, Half Standing Forward Bend, Cane Pose, Bound Angle Pose, Sitting Angle Pose, Hero Sit, etc. Pregnant mothers who are already experiencing pain should only practice with the permission of their doctor. Pregnant mothers who are preventing the occurrence of pain can practice during any period of pregnancy, but it is best to do so under the guidance of a professional yoga teacher. It is the consensus of all pregnant mothers that the later the pregnancy is, the harder it is. But back pain, leg pain and hip pain are completely preventable and can be treated accordingly. So, there is no need to put up with it anymore, let’s face it and fix it together!