My stomach is getting bigger and I often have back pain and soreness? Expectant mothers should pay attention, this may be caused by incorrect walking, sitting, and standing posture! After entering the late stage of pregnancy, there is a significant change in the body shape of expectant mothers. The weight of the fetus can also cause deformation of the expectant mother's spine. So, which posture is not recommended during late pregnancy and which posture is the best?
How to bend down during late pregnancy:
In late pregnancy, the weight of the fetus can put a lot of pressure on the expectant mother's spine, causing back pain. Therefore, expectant mothers should try to avoid bending down as much as possible to prevent excessive burden on their spine. If expectant mothers need to pick up things from the ground, they can first bend their knees and distribute the weight of their entire body onto their knees, then slowly and gently move forward without worrying.
How to stand up during late pregnancy:
Expectant mothers usually choose to sleep on their left side, but there are still some who rest on their back. Before getting up, expectant mothers lying on their backs should first turn sideways, lean their shoulders forward, bend their knees, and then use their elbow joints to support their bodies, cross their legs, so that they can move their legs away from the bed and sit up.
How to maintain standing during late pregnancy:
If a expectant mother's job requires standing for a long time, then be careful. Standing frequently can slow down blood circulation in the legs, leading to edema and varicose veins. To avoid this situation, expectant mothers should take regular breaks for themselves. You can sit on a chair and place your feet on a small stool to promote blood circulation and relax your back. If you don't have the conditions to sit, then choose a position that is most comfortable for your body to stand and move the corresponding muscle groups. For example, contracting the buttocks and experiencing the sensation of abdominal muscles supporting the spine. You can also try moving your center of gravity from your toes to your heels, and from one leg to the other.
How to maintain a sitting posture during late pregnancy:
The correct sitting posture for expectant mothers is to press their back against the back of a chair, and if necessary, place a small pillow near their kidneys. If expectant mothers work sitting down, it is necessary to get up and walk around frequently, as this can help with blood circulation and prevent hemorrhoids.
