Body Aches During Pregnancy

Ugh. Those aches and pains are so uncomfortable and not mention, really annoying! Find out why you're getting body aches during pregnancy and want you can do to relieve the pain.

What are body aches during pregnancy?

For many mamas-to-be, a day doesn’t seem to go by without a little achiness.

What could be causing my body aches during pregnancy?

Body aches are a very common complaint in pregnancy, whether it’s affecting a specific area, such as pelvic pressure, or just general discomfort. The aches are usually just a sign that your body is preparing for childbirth. Of course, other illnesses like the flu can cause body aches too.

When should I go to the doctor about body aches during pregnancy?

For general body aches with no other symptoms (rash, fever, sore throat), just mention it at your next prenatal visit. If you’ve got other symptoms, call the doctor for a sick visit.

How should I treat body aches during pregnancy?

If you’re in the second trimester and you’re having low-back pain, pelvic discomfortor general achiness, a maternity girdle or a support belt could help, says Deighan, especially if you’re on your feet a lot.

Just feeling achy? Warm showers are good; so are exercises like swimming, stretching and yoga. A pregnancy massage may help too. You can also take Tylenol to help ease pain.

Plus, more from The Bump:

Back Pain During Pregnancy

Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy

Leg Cramps During Pregnancy

-- Joanne Van Zuidam

Sep 30, 2011

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