for the last few weeks my lower back has been giving me constant jip, i actually have a hot water bottler behind me now, is this normal during early pregnancy? do i need to see a gp
2007-02-10 08:24:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, it is normal. The stretching of your ligaments and your body naturally preparing itself to accomodate a growing baby can cause all sorts of discomforts, including back pain. If you had any kind of back problems before, pregnancy can magnify it..
2007-02-10 08:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by banderson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen at any time actually. I am pregnant and am a massage therapist so my back hurts constantly. Do you have a job where you sit or stand? Try to go and get a prenatal yoga DVD and do it about 2-3 times a week- it will help, promise. You can get them at Walmart or Target.
So, no worries :) Just rest and prop your feet up. And also, you might want to invest in a body pillow to sleep with at night or when you are lying down. I got mine at Walmart (I went everywhere else and this is the only place that had them) and I'm thankful for it!! It will help to bolster a pillow between your knees and that takes pressure off your hips and back :) Free advise I give to you being a therapist!!! Also, GO GET MASSAGED!!! It will help as well.
:) Hope this helped!!
2007-02-10 10:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by allybd76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal. I didn't get backaches with my daughter til close to the end, but I'm 37 weeks with my son now, and have had it on and off since about 6 weeks. The doc told me to use a heating pad & Tylenol. Also, putting a pillow between my knees at night helped some.
2007-02-10 08:45:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend that you go to see a gp just to be on the safe side
In early pregnancy (until he started moving) I had constant backache all the time and I was told it was because the baby was sitting on a nerve and as they dont move much at that point I just had to put up with it until he started moving and then it went
I hope this helps
Good luck and congratualtions for your pregnancy
2007-02-10 09:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by Nimsay 06 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's usually normal, but your still pretty small at 8 weeks. I would drink more water just to be sure. The back pain could be your kidneys adjusting to the extra load, and telling you to drink more.
2007-02-10 08:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Kookie Momma 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hello,i had constant backache throughout my pregnancy,so you may have a while to go yet!its just your body's way of adapting to that lil person inside,if you can,take plenty of relaxing baths,get your partner to massage your back loads or a friend!and get one of those v-shaped pillows to place round your back too as it will help support your growing weight from the bump!try argos,also enjoy if you can and take plenty of feet-ups,believe me youll need as much rest as possible before flump finally arrives!good luck and congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-10 10:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by yum-mum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup, back pain and cramping is normal during pregnancy. don't worry :) Buy some good pregnancy books, like What to Expect and they will tell you a lot of what is normal and what to watch for.
2016-05-25 04:07:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 8 weeks i wouldn`t think your back should be as troublesome yet , maybe the way baby is positioned , i would go to the doc about it , if anything you will have peace of mind ..
Congratulations ...
2007-02-10 08:43:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to call the OB's office to be sure, but I had a backache until after my son was born.
2007-02-10 08:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it may not be serious but I would call ask a nurse at your hospital and see if it is normal .
2007-02-10 08:29:00 · answer #10 · answered by Me777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋