Baby Makes My Back Hurt

When you’re pregnant, developing back pain is very normal.  The pain can range from mild to severe, but you just have to try and manage the pain as best you can.  There are some things you can do that will probably relieve a lot of the pain.  You can make sure you keep your posture straight and don’t start letting the baby pull you forward to the point you curve your spine.  Also you should try to do regular light exercise like yoga, some selective pilates or walking.

Why do pregnant women experience back pain besides the obvious weight of the baby?  One reason is that progesterone is produced in a greater quantity.  It’s a hormone that softens ligaments and tendons so a woman has an easier time during birth.  Another reason is the muscles are stretched to the point they can’t do their job of spine support as well.   Of course, all the memories of pregnancy back pain fade quickly once you meet your baby for the first time.