Saturday, August 9, 2008

Tips And Remedies On How To Deal With Back Pain In Pregnancy

By Florentina Ryan


HOW TO DEAL WITH BACK PAIN IN PREGNANCY-PART-3 Avoid the obvious dangers like chemicals, cigarettes, alcohol, and illicit drugs. And last but not least, keep up with your prenatal appointments, the only way to make that the precious life growing inside of you is doing well is to get regular checkups.

Wearing tights and stockings must be avoided,not good for blood circulation.Make sure not to drink coffee or anything that contains caffeine at least three hours before bedtime can help expectant moms sleep better. Have a rest and sleep whenever you can. Sleep heals both the mind and the body.. Recent studies show more people are sleeping less than six hours a night.

Morning sickness does not always happen in the morning; it can occur at any time of the day. Many women never experience morning sickness in the morning at all.Some pregnant women experience morning sickness sometimes only in the first 3 months of pregnancy. While the event remains a medical mystery, it is believed to be caused by rising hormone levels.

Extra pressure is put on the back bone,because of the increasing weight and as a result it is more difficult for the back bone to bear it. With the average woman gaining around two and a half stone in weight by the end of her pregnancy, the extra pressure on your knee and hip joints can affect your posture and sense of balance. It is very important to wear comfortable outfit and a pair of comfortable shoes. Many people believe that rest is best for a painful back,but what your back really needs when it's hurt is exercise.Regular exercise relieves back pain by strengthening and stretching the muscles that support the spine, helps prevent future injury. The more you rest, the weaker your back gets, even if it hurts..Studies have shown that you can heal your back pain faster and back to your regular activities in just two days of rest.

Herbalists use ginger to reduce inflammation and the pain associated with it, including for those with low back pain. They suggest 1.5 to 3 ml of ginger tincture three times per day, or 2 to 4 grams of the dried root powder two to three times per day. Herbal supplements compliment a woman's life at each and every stage of life like a true friend. Herbs must be taken with proper prescription from a knowledgeable practitioner of herbal medications.

Proper nutrition is important for your general health and well being as well as your growing baby.It is also crucial to maintain a healthy back and spine, remember that the food you eat actually becomes part of you. Drink large quantities of water, it helps in proper digestion and prevents hardening of stool. Chamomile tea is believe to help reduce inflammation. You could also try using dark green (Savoy) cabbage leaves. Discuss with your medical practitioner all medications, prescribed and over-the-counter, that you are taking.

Do not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment.Always seek medical advice when necessary,your life and your baby's life is very precious,take good care.Continue your healthy diet and regular exercises and you will have a very healthy baby and wonderful delivery.Have your husband with you for moral support during the delivery and I wish you all the best of luck

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