Balance during pregnancy
I’m sure that with all the physical changes that occur with pregnancy, many women feel insecure with your body and wonder how you can continue to maintain the balance. But not to worry. There are differences between the spines of men and women that allow the latter to achieve the necessary balance when in the state.
As the belly grows, the center of gravity of the pregnant woman’s body moves forward. To counteract this, the female spine is designed to arch more, because the curvature is composed of three vertebrae instead of two as in the case of men, and besides, their joints are longer.
Obviously it’s a bit risky for a woman with spine problems, such as lordosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, arthritis, osteoarthritis or osteoporosis (also occurs before menopause), etc., bear a pregnancy. In such cases it is recommended that you save all the rest possible toward the second trimester to avoid any accidents.
On the heels, most obstetricians recommend that if you are accustomed to them and not cause any trouble, you can continue using them. But keep in mind all the changes in the positions that the body is experiencing during these 9 months, plus the tendency of the lower extremities to swell.
Although the body of the pregnant woman to make some accommodations for her to keep moving calmly, take into account that since the first 3 months of pregnancy until six months after birth (time taken by ligaments and muscles to return to its place) the brain has to adjust to this new provision of the body, which increases the risk of an accident.
Among the precautions that every pregnant woman should take are:
* Avoid bending over to pick things up off the floor.
* Climbing on chairs, stools, ladders to reach anything.
* Be especially careful when walking on wet soil by rain, cleaning, etc.. And when walking on unstable ground such as rocks or unsettled land.
* Double carefully when bathing. The tiles are a very dangerous trap. Best if you can put little flat rubber to prevent slipping or install a safety bar which can help.
* Avoid loading weight (although it seems light).
* Take special care when going downstairs. (the highest percentage of falls during pregnancy is due to this.)