Muscle and joint pain during pregnancy
Is good that women suffer muscle and joint discomfort more frequent during pregnancy, the pains and sometimes frighten us nothing better than being informed to calm down. Approximately 50% of pregnant women receive any new muscle pain, bone or joint pain.
This discomfort usually appear after the 14th week, because just then the extra weight load justifies the body aches.
Round ligament pain
That which most know as “ovarian pain” and at the end of a day’s effort, very long walk or stand. The affected area is the ligament in the groin, usually the right.
It is due to the relaxation of the pubic joint, thanks to hormones. This relaxation is needed for delivery. The pain is located below the navel and above the pubic hair. Intensifies with the heavy work, to stay long in one position or with abdominal straining.
From the 3rd quarter other pain can be identified:
Lumbago
Is the pain in the lower back, center and above the buttocks. Is due to the changes occurring in the spine because of the increased weight of the abdomen. Avoid leaning forward to pick something up. Improves with rest.
Sacroiliitis
Also on the lower back but sideways. Improves with rest. It also has its origin in changes of the spine to counter the weight.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Numbness, pain and tingling of the fingers, especially the index and middle finger. It is due to fluid accumulation in an area close to ending wrist pinning nerves. Is improved by raising your hands above your heart, opening and closing the fingers.
These complaints do not represent any danger to the mother or child, but they can diminish in his mind, which itself is unfavorable to both. If the pains are very strong, consult your doctor about ways to make them diminish.