Almost all pregnant mothers experience backaches during the second or third trimester. But backache in the first trimester may be a sign of a kidney infection if the backache is accompanied by painful urination and an increased need to urinate. If you experience these warning signs, contact your doctor.
Low back pain can have many causes. For example, it may occur from lifting and carrying heavy objects, from sitting or standing in one position, or from bending over the wrong way. During pregnancy back pain often occurs because of:
*a change in the body's center of gravity
*poor posture
*a loosening of the muscles and ligaments during pregnancy before you are ready to deliver the baby.
*Most back pain during pregnancy is the result of poor posture. When you are pregnant, you may tend to throw your stomach forward, which can cause back muscle aches.
You may feel more tired than usual, your back may ache, and your ankles may be swollen. But unless you're experiencing serious complications, sitting around won't help.
If you have gained more than the recommended amount of weight, this pain may be worse. Also, hormonal changes in your body loosen your joints, which further worsen your posture. A second cause of backache is your baby, who may be pressing on your spine. Backache late in the third trimester may actually be your contractions beginning.
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