My wife is 30 weeks pregnant and she has been having severe mid to low back pain?
June 26, 2008 10:36 am Mid Back Pain
Markyd83 asked:
The pain comes every 4-6 minutes like a contraction but she only has contractions once in awhile. In between these episodes she has no pain at all. Can someone tell me what the problem could be? Thanks
This has been going on for the past 3 hours.
Do You Have A Big Green Thumb
The pain comes every 4-6 minutes like a contraction but she only has contractions once in awhile. In between these episodes she has no pain at all. Can someone tell me what the problem could be? Thanks
This has been going on for the past 3 hours.
Do You Have A Big Green Thumb
June 26th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I got really bad irritable bowel while pregnant - could be this or could be in labour. Call a doc - that’s why we pay them so much! Gynos are used to being called out anytime during day or night!
For the irritable bowel -doc perscribed Voltran suppositries (did the trick) and a glass of flat coca cola
June 29th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
IT may not be serious but if keeps a specfic time lapse up call birth floor of hosptal you plan to go to and ask for a head nurse ,, get a list for questions, they may say alert DR or come in. OR it may be she has mussle strain from weight of baby. Pad her sore areas best can, watch for any discharge of any color and report that also. If laying on side a pillow between legs takes pressure off back. good luck *mamatx
July 1st, 2008 at 6:52 pm
See a doctor. When I was in labour I had severe back pain. Get it checked out.
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:10 pm
it is probably fine and just some normal braxton hicks contractions. she should try changing positions, walking around, lying down, showering, if it doesnt change or go away call your doctor because there is a possibility it could be back labor which is not good since she is so early. but most likely everything is fine and it will go away soon.
July 5th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Backaches are usually caused by the strain put on the back muscles, changing hormone levels, and changes in your posture.
Recommendations:
1.Wear low-heeled (but not flat) shoes.
2.Avoid lifting heavy objects.
3.Squat down with your knees bent when picking things up instead of bending down at the waist.
4.Don’t stand on your feet for long periods. If you need to stand for long periods, place one foot on a stool or box for support.
5.Sit in a chair with good back support, or place a small pillow behind your lower back. Also place your feet on a footrest or stool.
6.Check that your bed is firm. If needed, put a board between the mattress and box spring.
7.Sleep on your left or right side with a pillow between your legs for support.
8.Apply a hot water bottle, heating pad on low setting, take a warm bath or shower, or try massage.
9.Perform exercises, as advised by your health care provider, to make your back muscles stronger and help relieve the soreness.
10.Maintain good posture. Standing up straight will ease the strain on your back.
Contact your doctor if you have a low backache that goes around your stomach and does not go away within one hour after you change position or rest. This might be a sign of premature labor.
The muscles in your uterus will contract (tighten) as early as the second trimester of pregnancy on. Irregular, infrequent contractions are called Braxton Hicks Contractions (also known as “false labor pains”). These are normal during pregnancy.
Recommendations:
1.Try to relax
2.Change positions. Sometimes this can alleviate the contractions.