Are you struggling with the level of pain that you’re feeling during pregnancy? Here are some of the best ways to deal with this problem. 

 

 

 

Pregnancy Pillows 

You can purchase pregnancy pillows. These are ideal if you are struggling to find a comfortable position when you are sleeping or simply sitting down. They come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and they can be quite expensive. However, it is worth squeezing one into your budget if you can afford one. They can work wonders and ensure that you don’t suffer in silence with your pain. Essentially, you can use the pillow to take the weight and pressure of different areas of your body while you are sleeping or sitting. Our recommendation is that you look at a few different pregnancy pillows before finding the right one for you. 

It’s a good idea to either explore reviews or speak to other women and find out which brand they used. They aren’t all equal in terms of quality.

 

Speak To Your Doctor 

Be aware, that if you experience sudden pain when you are pregnant, then you should always make sure that you speak to your doctor. While a sudden pain while pregnant isn’t always going to be a cause for concern, it can be a sign that something isn’t quite right and that’s why you need to get it checked out. Your doctor may also be able to provide additional support if you are suffering from pain that you aren’t sure of. This could take the form of meds though typically, it’s not recommended that pregnant women take any medication as it can impact the baby. You certainly shouldn’t take any pain meds without speaking to your doctor about it first. 

There are numerous reasons why you might suffer from pain while pregnant. For instance, during the later stages, it’s possible that you experience something known as braxton hicks. This can, unfortunately, mimic the experience that you’ll feel before you give birth so it’s definitely something that can take you by surprise. Nine times out of ten, pain during pregnancy is going to be nothing. But you do need to see a doctor if you have other symptoms such as feeling dizzy or if you are struggling to stay awake. If you explore a pregnancy checklist by month, you’ll know what symptoms you should experience during different points in this journey. 

 

Swimming

You might not think that completing any form of sport is going to help you right now, but the best thing about swimming is that it takes all the pressure off of you. In water, you are weightless and that means that for a little while at least, you’re not going to be carrying your weight and the weight of your child. Instead, you are going to be completely free to move around however you want, without worrying about all the pain. A lot of people have reported that being in the water is extremely helpful when it comes to easing the pain. In fact, this is why water births are offered, because some women find them easier to handle.

Due to this, a bath would also have the same kind of impact, but for a long-term solution, swimming is better. The reason for this is that you are exercising and reducing the pain at the same time. While you’re adjusting to the new feeling it might not be very comfortable, but when you feel that pain starting to ease up, it’s like a miracle. Of course, swimming is not a miracle cure and doesn’t work for every single woman, every single time you get in the pool.

 

Find A Comfortable Position

Finally, you should make sure that you find a comfortable position when you are sitting or lying down. We know that you don’t choose to stay doing something that isn’t comfortable, but a lot of pregnant women give up quite quickly when it comes to moving around, especially if you are in the later stages. It can feel quite tough to move, but it’s for the best if you aren’t feeling great. 

The problem is that if you don’t move into something more comfortable, you could cause yourself more problems. An example would be if your stomach is hurting but every other position you’ve tried makes you feel sick. So, the one you’re in is the one you stick with, but after too long here, now your back hurts too! Just move as little as you can, but find a position that doesn’t make you want to curl up.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now understand four of the ways that you can deal with pregnancy pain. Take this advice, and hopefully at least one of the things on this list helps the pain to ease up. Good luck, and treasure the journey as much as you can.