Discover How To Prevent Back Pain During Pregnancy
By Spencer
Nobody enjoys back pains...

Pregnancy back pain during some stage of is practically unavoidable. It is estimated that two of every three pregnant women will experience back pains by their 36th week. As the baby grows, additional pressure is put on the back to support the mothers growing abdomen. The babys position in the womb can also contribute to back pain. There are even more factors that can cause back pain in pregnant mothers. Over exertion and stress can be major factors, besides being unhealthy for the baby. While most back pain resolves itself a few months after delivery, some back pain can be prevented altogether. Now wouldn't that be even better?

Hey, Take it Easy!

Enjoy frequent breaks and get plenty of rest. This does not mean that you have to become a couch potato, but you should take more time to rest and relax. Put your feet up, grab a cup of decaffeinated herbal tea and take it easy. Try to lie down once in a while and, if at all possible, try to minimize activities that put stress on your back. At work, dont sit for extended periods of time and when you are sitting, it is suggested that you place a pillow behind the small of your back.

Exercise Regularly

Exercise can actually help with back pain and can help to strengthen the muscles in the back. Yoga is a great exercise for this purpose. Walking is great, but you need some strengthening and stretching exercises as well, that you do not get with just walking. Ask your doctor if he or she knows of any exercise classes and yoga. If classes arent your thing, you can find several yoga and exercise DVDs. You should check with your doctor first before starting any exercise program.

Eat Healthy

You may find that you crave for funny foods while you are pregnant, but it is very

important that you eat healthy. First, eating healthy will help you from gaining additional weight. The less extra weight you are carrying, the less pressure you have on your back. Second, healthy eating helps your body ward off illness and actually helps it cope with pain more efficiently. Finally, drinking plenty of water will keep your kidneys working properly, which can create another type of lower back pain. Healthy eating is better for you and better for your baby.

Get a Girdle

The term, "pregnancy girdle", has an ominous sound, but it can be a pregnant mothers best friend. It is designed to be worn under your clothing, much like a traditional girdle. The difference is that is supports and lifts your stomach so that pressure is taken off of your back. You can pick up a girdle at many maternity shops. You can always give it away to someone else for their baby shower after your baby is born.

Check the Stress

Stress alone can cause lower back pain. Try to relieve your stress, even if it is for just a few moments a day. Set aside "mommy time" every day so that you can decompress, relax and refresh. Take a warm back, meditate, listen to soothing music, anything that helps you relax. You'll be surprised at just how helpful just ten minutes or so a day of this activity can be in relieving your stress.

Spencer Hunt is a wellness consultant who can be reached at www.ifoundhealth.com. He helps people to have more energy, and look and feel younger through Glyconutrients Sugars That Heal.