Inner thigh pain during late pregnancy

Pain in the inner thigh in late pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon. It is mainly caused by the increase in pressure on the inner thigh due to the enlargement of the uterus and the downward movement of the fetus in late pregnancy. This is to prepare for the birth of the fetus. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women understand how to relieve it at this stage. To relieve inner thigh pain in late pregnancy, you can massage your feet or place pillows between your feet.

This is probably caused by the pressure as the baby grows bigger! There is generally no way to relieve this, it will only gradually ease after giving birth. Then you should also pay attention to nutrition, get more rest, and walk around appropriately.

Four situations can aggravate pubic symphysis separation

We know that normal pubic symphysis separation is necessary and will not cause discomfort. But it is not good to aggravate this separation, so what causes the pubic symphysis separation to worsen?

1. A certain joint in the pregnant mother's pelvis is injured, or the body is overly sensitive to the late pregnancy, resulting in excessive relaxation of the ligaments, which will aggravate pubic separation.

2. If the pregnant mother's pelvis is too small, the fetus is too large, or there are multiple births, it will increase the pressure on the pelvis and cause the pubic symphysis separation to worsen. Especially if the fetus is too large, it will not only aggravate the separation, but also prolong the labor process, causing damage to the ligaments of the pubic symphysis and causing pubic separation pain. Therefore, while pregnant mothers supplement nutrition during pregnancy, they must also control their weight to prevent the baby in their belly from growing too large.

3. If the pregnant mother uses too much force when standing up or squatting, or often lifts heavy objects or bends over, the pubic symphysis separation will be aggravated. Therefore, pregnant mothers should not be too hasty or too aggressive in doing anything, but take it slow.

4. Incorrect posture and improper force during delivery will cause slight dislocation of the sacroiliac joint, resulting in the pubic symphysis being unable to return to its normal position, leading to pubic separation pain after delivery.

How to deal with pubic separation pain?

Mild pubic separation pain does not require treatment, and pregnant mothers can solve it by paying more attention in their daily lives:

1. Do not sit or stand for a long time: Pregnant mothers who are still working should get up and walk around after sitting for a long time. It is best to put a harder lumbar pillow on the seat so that the waist has a support point. It is more convenient for pregnant mothers waiting to give birth at home. When you are tired of standing, sit for a while. When you are tired of sitting, lie down for a while.

2. If you feel pain in your buttocks and thighs, you can apply ice to the pubic symphysis, massage it for five minutes, and repeat several times. The pain will be relieved a lot.

3. Sleep on your left side, preferably with a pillow between your legs. When moving in bed, first put your legs together, support your body with your hands, and then move slowly.

4. In addition, activities such as swimming and yoga are also helpful in preventing and relieving pubic separation pain.