23 week of pregnancy. Possible worries

Begins 23 weeks of pregnancy, which means the baby weighs about 600 grams, its length is about 30 centimeters. By this time, Mom already feels the stirring of the baby. Especially it is felt by women with a more thin physique. And the child himself already responds to a touch to the tummy and strokes, can hide or, on the contrary, show his mother some part of his body. He even begins to perceive external sounds that are heard in the form of vibrations. The fetus begins to recognize the mother's voice at the 23rd week of pregnancy.

Internal bodies continue to actively develop and perform their functions. Especially fast in this period comes the formation of the brain.

In the second half of pregnancy the baby begins to grow very actively, and along with it the mother's tummy increases. The sense of balance is disturbed, the center of gravity shifts, clumsiness appears. The load on the back becomes more and more every day, so the 23rd week of pregnancy and subsequent often accompanied by back pain, this pain can give to the lower abdomen and the buttock area. This is also provoked by the fact that the body begins to prepare for the child's advancement through the birth canal, the femoral-sacral joints diverge. There is a change in posture, the woman seems to lean back, while also the back muscles begin to experience an additional load.

Completely eliminate the painful feelings will not work, but to reduce the manifestation of pain or completely prevent it is possible, following certain rules:

1. Do not allow a strong increase in weight. Additional stress on the spine will further exacerbate the pain.

2. Forget about shoes with high heels, it is not a sufficient support. If necessary, wear shoes with a wide heel not more than five centimeters.

3. Avoid prolonged standing. If it is impossible to completely exclude it, then in standing position one leg should be placed on a specially adapted low stool and bent at the knee. Thus, the load on the sacrum will decrease.

4. It is necessary to lift the weights correctly, especially if it's the 23rd week of pregnancy, when this is already quite dangerous in terms of keeping the baby. Completely forbidden to lift heavy. It is necessary to do this gradually, with legs apart and stretch the muscles of the buttocks. When lifting use the muscles of the legs and shoulders, in any case not the back! It is recommended to wear the purchase in two packages.

5. To sit too it is necessary correctly. Ideally, if the seat is a chair or an armchair with a soft backrest and comfortable armrests, on which it is much easier to get up on. The seat itself must have a hard and non-piercing surface. For a more convenient arrangement, use a low stand under your feet.

6. Sleep on a hard surface.

7. To reduce the pain, a warm shower or a light back massage will help.

If these methods did not help, and the 23rd week of pregnancy is still accompanied by pain in the back, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Perhaps, he will appoint a special bandage for pregnant women and physiotherapy procedures.

In addition to back pain, pain in the abdomen is not excluded. This is due to the stretching of the muscles and knots that support the uterus. There is pain when coughing or standing up from a chair or sofa. Feelings are like a spasm and quite painful.

When visiting a women's consultation, the physician appoints all the same regular tests and ultrasound of the 23rd week of pregnancy, which is mandatory and is done for the examination of the baby. The correctness of the development of his internal organs and anatomical structure is seen. The placenta, its condition and the ability to provide the baby with all the necessary substances will be inspected.