Category: Pregnancy
Question: good morning doctor I want to see you to help me and my wife we just say 2 months pregnant and she is complaining that her waist is paining her so what could be the problem about that please
Answer: Hello Sir 

For many women pregnancyrelated lower back pain starts within the first trimester In most cases this is expected due to the fact that as the pregnancy progresses the womans posture changes and as the weight of the baby increases in front it pulls on your back creating a shift in balance and puts a strain on the back
Also method of sleeping is often a factor she should try laying on her side and try to be more comfortable
Release of some hormones during pregnancy may also cause the ligaments of the lower back to soften as pregnancy progresses 

Pregnancyrelated lower back pain can be relieved or reduced by the following 
1 By maintaining good posture while seating or standing also avoid standing for long periods of time
2 By squatting instead of bending at the waist when she wants to pick something from the floor Avoid lifting heavy things 
3 While in bed try sleeping on the side with pillows tucked beneath your belly and between your knees for gentle support
4 Practice pregnancysafe exercises designed to strengthen and support your abdomen and back
5 When seated try to elevate your feet and make sure your chair offers good back support Use a lumbar pillow for additional low back support
6 Try to get plenty of rest
7 Discuss these with your physician during your ANC visits 

Cheers and good luck on your pregnancy journey