I am 33 weeks pregnant with my first and spend all day sitting at my desk at work. I have proper lumbar support on my chair but my ribs are killing me - could this be due to posture as i try to sit as upright as i can! please help!
2006-08-30 02:34:54 · 23 answers · asked by Nicki L 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, you need to be lying down more, sitting up right in your desk is not the ideal position while you are pregnant, so it is normal you feeling that pain, since you have carrying so much more weight on you. You need to relax and lay down more.
2006-08-30 02:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by Insomnia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should check this Sciatica Natural Treatment
http://cure-sciatica.info
Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!
2014-10-30 15:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rib pains that you are experiencing are probably from the way that the baby is positioned and there is not much you can do other than gently try and push her/him down. My daughter has not only had her foot in my rib the last few weeks but she has also been laying on my kidney, causing me horrible back pain. Good luck and congrats on your baby!!!!
2006-08-30 02:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by babygirlzluvin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes tell that bairn to stop kicking you in the ribs.
Try putting a big cushion in front of you if you can. It sounds as though you are carrying low and need some extra support. When you go for your next anti natal mention it to the nurse, she will have better ideas than I.
Good luck and take care.
2006-08-30 02:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had similar pain and also had to sit upright. my problem was caused by having darling daughter wedge her backside under my ribs. Up until the final few weeks I could dislodge her by giving her a bit of a shove which was some relief but after that it was futile as there was no room for her to move! You have my sympathy but not long to go now - good luck for the big day.
2006-09-01 09:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find the best position for your posture. But I had this too. You'll feel much better four months after the birth - and thats only because your body will have eased leaking everywhere, and your baba will be in a sleeping routine and smiling, gurgling; before teething!
Ha. All the hard work starts AFTER pregnancy, and doesn't stop for 18 years, with worry added for life.
Congratulations anyway. x
2006-08-30 02:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You ribs tend to open slightly to allow the baby more room to grow. I have 14 month old twins and my ribs killed me from about 20 weeks - I used to get on all fours with my bottom in the air to try to shift the babies position (not really the thing to do at work though!!)
2006-08-30 02:39:08 · answer #7 · answered by Trillyp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times your ribs are hurting is probaly because the baby is poking it with it's arm, leg or head. I had the same problem. The only thing I could find to help me was to lay on my side or try a hot bath.
2006-08-30 03:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by dee-n-buck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 26 weeks and I feel like I am having the biggest baby in the world! She satys under my ribs! My doctor says its her kicking them or pushing on them. Sitting all day doesnt help either and thats excatly what I do at work!! All I can do is change my position!
2006-08-30 02:39:17 · answer #9 · answered by NaVy WiFeY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely it's the baby wanting ALL the space he/she can get! It's crowded in there, and things are likely to get moved around and squished! take a break & try lying on your left side, it's suppose to help, Try a heating pad or ice - I know the heat works best for me. Once the baby drops (hopefully around 37-38th week) it should alleviate that... but then plan on running to the bathroom more often! Best of luck!
2006-08-30 02:40:56 · answer #10 · answered by princess4castle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋