First, let's review the common health concerns . It is common for women to experience back pain during pregnancy due to a number of factors. The spinal shape changes during the course of the pregnancy with the lumbar curve tending to become more pronounced as the size of the bump increases. The increased curve can cause more strain to be taken through the joints of the spine and this can lead to quite specific back pain. The relaxing of the ligaments of the spine tends to result in increased muscle tension in the Lumbar area as the muscles try to compensate.
Good posture is essential when trying to reduce the risk of back problems during pregnancy.
This refers not only to understanding how to sit and stand but how to perform everyday movements in a way which reduces strain on the lower back. There are a number of ways to work on posture including yoga, pilates exercises and the Alexander technique. There are often classes run specifically for pregnant women. Tingling and numbness in wrists and hands The changes in fluid levels in the body can result in increased pressure in the area known as the carpal tunnel . This is the narrow channel at the wrist through which many of the nerves, tendons and blood vessels pass into the hand.