While you're pregnant, all that extra weight can lead to significant back pain.
Suggestions to help prevent or relieve that pain in your back:
- Avoid completely flat or high-heeled shoes; something in between with a low heel and supportive arch is best.
- Don't lift heavy objects by yourself.
- If you have to be on your feet for a long time, prop up one foot on a step stool or stair.
- Sleep on a firm mattress or place a board between the mattress and box spring.
- Bend at your knees rather than at the waist.
- Place a small pillow behind your lower back when sitting in a chair, or use a chair with a lot of back support.
- Sleep on your side, and place pillows between your legs.
- Gently massage your lower back, or apply a heating pad or ice pack.
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