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		<title>Vaginal Pain During Pregnancy</title>
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<h3>Causes of Vaginal Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
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<li>Round ligament pain- The round ligaments help support the uterus. Stretching of these ligaments can cause pain in the abdomen, hips, pelvis, groin, thighs and vagina. If you get sudden sharp or shooting pains in your vagina, stretching of the round ligament is a likely cause. </li>
<li>Braxtion Hicks- Braxton Hicks contractions are “practice” contractions that occur in the uterus to exercise it and prepare it for childbirth. They could possibly cause vaginal discomfort. </li>
<li>Vaginitis- is any infection that causes abnormal discharge, redness, soreness or itching around the vagina. This can indicate bacterial infection or possible an allergy. See your doctor is you have these symptoms. </li>
<li>Yeast Infection-some vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy. When you have a yeast infection this discharge becomes, thick, white and creamy like cottage cheese and is accompanied by intense itching and irritation in the vagina. See your doctor if you have these symptoms. </li>
<li>Pressure from the baby on the cervix- As your baby grows and drops lower in preparation for birth they may put pressure on the cervix, causing vaginal pain. </li>
<li>Baby Kicking the cervix- Your baby can kick your cervix, causing vaginal pain. </li>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image23.png"><img style="background-image: none; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;" title="image" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb23.png" border="0" alt="image" width="188" height="244" align="right" /></a>Cervix Dilating- As your cervix begins to dilate you may experience pain in your vagina. </li>
<li>Varicose Veins- Varicose Veins can occur inside the vagina and are quite painful. </li>
<li>Thrombosis- baby can pinch on a vein causing pain in the vagina. </li>
<li>Labor Contractions and Childbirth. </li>
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<h3>Treatment for Vaginal Pain during Pregnancy</h3>
<ul>
<li>See the section about round ligament pain. </li>
<li>Wear support pantyhose. </li>
<li>Lay down and elevate your legs and feet. </li>
<li>Take a warm bath. </li>
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<h3>When to Call Your Doctor</h3>
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<li>You are having severe pain or think you might be in labor. </li>
<li>You have abnormal vaginal discharge. </li>
<li>You are have a fever accompanied by pain. </li>
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		<title>Upper Back Pain or Thoracic Pain During Pregnancy</title>
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<p>Upper back pain is common during pregnancy. It can occur at any point during the pregnancy term, and is often related to the changes taking place in the mother’s breast tissue.</p>
<h3>Causes of Upper Back Pain or Thoracic Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image20.png"><img style="background-image: none; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px; border-width: 0px;" title="image" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb20.png" border="0" alt="image" width="209" height="311" align="right" /></a>Hormones- During pregnancy the body produces a hormone called relaxin, whose primary role is to help soften the tissues and joints of the pelvis in order to allow for childbirth. Though this is true, these hormones affect all the joints and muscles in the body, causing changes in body tension and posture which can translate into pain. </li>
<li>Poor Posture- slouching and round shoulders can contribute to or cause upper back pain. </li>
<li>Breast changes- During pregnancy the breasts increase in size, becoming fuller and heavier. This creates pressure on the shoulders, neck and back, pulling on them resulting in pain. </li>
<li>Weight gain- As your baby grows your weight increases and your back gets strained from supporting the extra weight. </li>
<li>Improper Lifting- Bending, twisting, heavy lifting and sitting for extended periods of time can contribute to upper back pain. </li>
<li>Stress- Stress creates tension in the body. The upper back is a very common place to experience stress tension. Try some of our stress relieving tips. </li>
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<h3>Preventing Upper Back Pain or Thoracic Pain Before it Begins</h3>
<ul>
<li>Practice good posture- don’t slouch, be sure to keep your shoulders back and your head up. The weight of your body during pregnancy pulls decidedly foreword. To counterbalance this you need good posture. </li>
<li>If you are sitting for prolonged periods of time, take breaks at least every half hour. </li>
<li>Practice safe lifting and bending. To lower your body, bend at the knees instead of the waist. Use your thigh muscles to push yourself back up without using your back. </li>
<li>Try a pregnancy support belt. </li>
<li>Exercise regularly to support and strengthen your back. </li>
<li>Pregnancy massage (prenatal massage) is excellent for keeping your body loose and free of pain. </li>
<li>Get your partner or friend to practice hands on <a href="http://www.PregnancyPainRelief.com">pregnancy pain relief techniques</a> on your body. </li>
<li>Chiropractic visits can help prevent back pain. </li>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image21.png"><img style="background-image: none; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px; border-width: 0px;" title="image" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb21.png" border="0" alt="image" width="189" height="244" align="right" /></a>Acupuncture can help keep you balanced and prevent aching. </li>
<li>Prenatal Yoga can help keep your body loose and comfortable. </li>
<li>Be sure you are getting adequate calcium and magnesium in your diet. </li>
<li>Drink plenty of fluids. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Treatment for Upper Back Pain or Thoracic Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Use ice or heat. </li>
<li>Take acetaminophen for pain. </li>
<li>See a chiropractor, massage therapist or acupuncturist. </li>
<li>Use a pregnancy belt or support device. </li>
<li>Have your partner help you with hands on techniques such as those in the <a href="http://www.PregnancyPainRelief.com">Pregnancy Pain Relief Book</a>. </li>
<li>Herbal Medicine. </li>
<li>Take a Warm Bath. </li>
</ul>
<h3>When You Should Call Your Doctor</h3>
<ul>
<li>Your back pain is very intense. </li>
<li>Your pain is getting increasingly worse or you have sudden stabbing pain. </li>
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<p>With the extra weight maternity brings and all the bodily changes a woman undergoes during pregnancy, the hips, thighs, legs, pelvis and back are natural places to have discomfort.</p>
<h3>Causes of Thigh Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
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<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image18.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb18.png" width="247" height="216" /></a>Structural changes- Your body is undergoing a great deal of change. Your posture has shifted a lot. Your abdominal muscles and uterus are stretching, and your baby is growing inside you. This puts extra strain on your hips and pelvis to hold you up and changes your center of gravity. Most of the muscles of the thigh attach to the pelvis in some area or another. All the changes in your hips can produce pain in the front, back, inside or outside of your thighs. </li>
<li>Increase in Hormones- Your body is running high with hormones such as progesterone and relaxin which have a loosening effect on your muscles, joints, and ligaments. This process helps prepare your body for childbirth, but also causes relaxation of tissues and joints that normally support your body. </li>
<li>Weight Gain- as you put on weight, your legs and thighs must work harder to hold you up. This can make them ache and feel tired and sore. </li>
<li>Round ligament- Round ligament can create intermittent sharp pains in the hips, pelvis, and uterus along the inside of your hip bones and can refer pain down into your thighs and groin. This type of pain is caused by stretching in the uterus putting pressure on the round ligament that holds it in place. </li>
<li>Circulation Problems- as your uterus gets bigger it may put pressure on your blood vessels, resulting in poor circulation to your legs. </li>
<li>Edema- water retention can cause swelling, impeding blood flow and adding tension. </li>
<li>Nerves- Weight gain and baby may put pressure on the nerves that lead into your legs, resulting in pain or cramping. </li>
<li>Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction- Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction is a condition of instability in the pelvic joints, specifically the pubic bone, which can be aggravated by relaxed ligaments during pregnancy. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Preventing Thigh Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image19.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb19.png" width="188" height="244" /></a>Drink plenty of water. </li>
<li>Be sure you are getting adequate Calcium and Magnesium in your diet. </li>
<li>Practice prenatal yoga. </li>
<li>Exercise regularly. Walking is very beneficial during pregnancy. </li>
<li>Practice regular stretching exercises. </li>
<li>Wear support hose. </li>
<li>Try not to sit or stand for long periods. If you must, take frequent breaks and walk around. </li>
<li>If you will be standing for long periods, elevate one foot slightly on a stool. </li>
<li>If you will be sitting for long periods, elevate both feet slightly, placing them on a stool or small box. </li>
<li>Practice <a href="http://sss.PregnancyPainRelief.com">pregnancy pain relief techniques</a>. </li>
<li>Don’t cross your legs. </li>
<li>Wear a pregnancy support belt. </li>
<li>Practice Self Massage or get regular Prenatal Massages and/or acupuncture. </li>
<li>Use a pregnancy pillow at night. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Treatment for Thigh Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Take a warm bath. </li>
<li>Use moist heat. </li>
<li>Take acetaminophen for pain. </li>
<li>See an acupuncturist, massage therapist or chiropractor </li>
<li>Herbal Medicine. </li>
<li>Have your partner help you with hands on techniques such as those in the <a href="http://www.pregnancyPainRelief.com">Pregnancy Pain Relief book.</a> </li>
</ul>
<h3>When to Call Your Doctor</h3>
<ul>
<li>Your pain is severe. </li>
<li>Your pain is getting worse or is accompanied by spotting or bleeding. </li>
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		<title>Tailbone Pain or Sacral Pain During Pregnancy</title>
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<p>Tailbone pain or sacral pain is not uncommon during pregnancy. Contrary to some beliefs, it can occur at any stage of pregnancy. It is generally the result of changing tensions in your pelvis and the relaxation of tendons.</p>
<h4>Causes of Tailbone Pain or Sacral Pain During Pregnancy</h4>
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<ul>
<li>Implantation- can cause pain and cramping in the sacrum, tailbone, and lower back. </li>
<li>Increased hormones- During pregnancy your body creates hormones which soften and loosen joints and tissues of the pelvis in order to get your body ready for the birth process. This relaxation of the joints can change the way your spine is being aligned and supported, resulting in pain in the sacrum and tailbone. </li>
<li>Changes to Your Body Posture- Your body is changing every day. Your belly is growing and stretching and changing your center of gravity. This causes the muscles inside of you to readjust differently than normal. Your spine curves in order to compensate for the shift your abdomen causes. This can cause pressure and tension on your sacral spine and coccyx. </li>
<li>Stress- Stress adds tension to the body and can contribute to pain. Often stress can cause clenching or tension in the gluteal muscles. Practice stress management. </li>
<li>Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction- Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction is a condition of instability in the pelvic joints, specifically the pubic bone, which can be aggravated by relaxed ligaments during pregnancy </li>
</ul>
<h4>Treatment for Sacral and Tailbone Pain During Pregnancy</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image17.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb17.png" width="188" height="244" /></a>Use ice or heat </li>
<li>Take acetaminophen for pain </li>
<li>See a chiropractor, massage therapist or acupuncturist </li>
<li>When lying down use a pregnancy pillow. </li>
<li>Have your partner help you with hands on techniques such as those in the <a href="http://www.PregnancyPainRelief.com">Pregnancy Pain Relief Book</a>. </li>
<li>Herbal Medicine </li>
<li>Take a warm bath </li>
</ul>
<h4>When You Should Call Your Doctor</h4>
<ul>
<li>Your pain is very intense </li>
<li>Your pain is getting increasingly worse or you have sudden stabbing pain </li>
<li>You have rhythmic pain that feels like menstrual cramps. </li>
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		<title>Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:17:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
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<p><a href="http://pregnancymomandbaby.com/painanddiscomfort/SymphysisPubisDysfunction.html"><img hspace="5" alt="Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction image showing gap in the pubis." vspace="5" align="right" src="http://pregnancymomandbaby.com/images/images/Symphysis-Pubis-Dysfunction-2.png" width="250" height="206" /></a>Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) is a condition where the joints in the pelvis are unstable and hurt. The pelvis is a ring of bones. When one of the joints in the pelvis becomes stiff or stuck, others compensate by moving excessively. This causes pain and discomfort, particularly in pregnancy because the joints and ligaments are already lax from the effects of pregnancy hormones.</p>
<p>SPD affects all ages of women. It can occur during or after pregnancy or after childbirth.</p>
<p>Diagnosis of SPD is from assessing symptoms and evaluating other conditions. There are no tests to determine whether or not you have SPD. X-rays, MRIs and other tests can rule out diastasis of the symphysis, which is an actual separation of the symphysis pubis.</p>
<h3>Symptoms of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction</h3>
<ul>
<li>Difficulty walking and doing normal activities due to pain and<a href="http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/tplclick?lid=41000000027156024&amp;pubid=21000000000152703"><img border="0" hspace="5" alt="BabyCatalog.com" vspace="5" align="right" src="http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/tplimage?lid=41000000027156024&amp;pubid=21000000000152703" /></a> instability of the joints.</li>
<li>Pain in the front and/or back of the pelvis and possibly in the groin, legs, back and pubic bone. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Tips to Help Recovery from Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image15.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb15.png" width="205" height="306" /></a>Keep your legs together to help avoid greater stress, pain and damage.</li>
<li>Keep your body symmetrical when you move, sit, stand or lie down. Carry weight equally in both hands and carry babies in front, not on a hip.</li>
<li>Avoid twisting movements.</li>
<li>Avoid lifting.</li>
<li>Allow the joints to heal while remaining as active as possible and regaining your strength and stability.</li>
<li>Plan and think about how you can make tasks easier</li>
<li>Get help if you can.</li>
<li>Wear a pregnancy support belt.</li>
<li>Get acupuncture treatments, chiropractic treatments, or physical therapy. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Exercises Which Have Been Proven to Aid Recovery from Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction</h3>
<h5>To be performed 3 times a day:</h5>
<ul>
<li>Abdominal stabilization- sitting with your feet resting on the floor, gently pull in your lower abdominal muscles as if you are hugging your baby. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times, continuing to breathe normally.     <br /><img border="0" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=3aoNDt4q6cU&amp;bids=83577.10000509&amp;type=4&amp;subid=0" width="1" height="1" /></li>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image16.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb16.png" width="188" height="244" /></a>Pelvic floor- sitting tall, squeeze to close around your openings. Lift and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times, breathing normally throughout.</li>
<li>Gluteus maximus muscle- while sitting or standing, squeeze your buttocks together. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.</li>
<li>Latissimus dorsi- sit on a chair in front of a table or a closed door. Grasp the door handle or table with both hands and pull toward you. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.</li>
<li>Hip adductor muscles- sitting down, put your fist or a rolled towel between your knees. Squeeze your knees together. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times. </li>
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<p>Your body produces a minimum of 6 quarts of fluid during your pregnancy. The action of this fluid is to soften your body and your joints so that your hips can expand during childbirth. </p>
<p>Excess fluid often builds up in the hands, feet and ankles. As the weight of the uterus presses on the main arteries and veins it slows down your circulation. This allows blood to pool in your extremities, especially in the legs.</p>
<h3>Preventing Swelling During Pregnancy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.</li>
<li>Avoid salty food, processed foods and fast food.</li>
<li>Wear full length support stockings . The half- length ones can cause more problems.</li>
<li>Keep off your feet as much as possible.</li>
<li>Lie down on your sides to take pressure off of your veins.</li>
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<li>Get adequate protein in your diet.</li>
<li>Don’t wear socks or stockings with tight bands around your calves or ankles. This can prevent good circulation.</li>
<li>Don’t cross your legs.</li>
<li>If you must sit for extended periods, take frequent breaks and short walks.</li>
<li>Elevate your feet above heart level. </li>
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<h3>When You Should Call Your Doctor</h3>
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<li>You are having facial swelling or more than just a little swelling in your hands. </li>
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<p>Side pain happens frequently during pregnancy. It is generally not a cause for alarm.</p>
<h3>Causes of Side Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
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<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image11.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb11.png" width="165" height="244" /></a>Round Ligament- The round ligaments help to support the uterus. During pregnancy your uterus expands and places strain on your round ligament. This can produce a great deal of discomfort with sharp twinges between your hip bone and uterus. It can occur on one side or both sides. </li>
<li>Ectopic Pregnancy- ectopic pregnancy is when the embryo implants outside of the uterus. If it is early in your pregnancy and you are having pain on one side of your abdomen accompanied by spotting or bleeding, contact your doctor. </li>
<li>Hormones- your hormones are running high during pregnancy. The role of some of these hormones is to relax your muscles and tendons to prepare your body for childbirth. As your muscles relax they can become strained more easily causing pain in your sides. </li>
<li>Postural Changes- your baby is growing inside, stretching your uterus and abdomen and realigning your normal posture. This can cause discomfort in your back, hips and sides. </li>
<li>Improper bending- heavy lifting, twisting, bending and prolonged sitting can cause your sides to hurt. </li>
<li>Stress- stress adds tension to your body and can contribute to pain anywhere. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Preventing Side Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
<h5><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image12.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb12.png" width="188" height="244" /></a>The following are things you can do to reduce side pain:</h5>
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<li>Wear good shoes. Heels and shoes that offer no support can contribute to discomfort all over your body. </li>
<li>Practice safe lifting and bending. To lower your body, bend at the knees instead of the waist. Use your thigh muscles to push yourself back up without using your back. </li>
<li>Try as pregnancy support belt. </li>
<li>Be sure to exercise regularly. Movement eases many pains. </li>
<li>Do pregnancy yoga or gentle stretching. </li>
<li>Be sure you are getting adequate calcium and magnesium in your diet. </li>
<li>Drink plenty of fluids- dehydration can cause muscle cramps. </li>
<li>Practice good posture- stand with your hips and pelvis tucked in and your shoulders back and head up. </li>
<li>Use a pregnancy pillow at night when you sleep. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Treatment for Side Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Use ice or heat. </li>
<li>Take acetaminophen for pain. </li>
<li>See a chiropractor, massage therapist or acupuncturist </li>
<li>Use a pregnancy belt or support device. </li>
<li>Have your partner help you with hands on techniques such as those in the <a href="http://www.PregnancyPainRelief.com">Pregnancy Pain Relief book.</a> </li>
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<h3>When You Should Call Your Doctor</h3>
<ul>
<li>Your side pain is very intense. </li>
<li>Your side pain is getting increasingly worse. </li>
<li>You have rhythmic pain that feels like menstrual cramps. </li>
<li>You are having spotting or bleeding that accompanies the pain. </li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Migraine headaches are completely different from normal headaches. They are much more severe and intense, generally accompanied by throbbing pain, and visual disturbances such as blurred vision and flashing lights, and often times nausea and vomiting.</p>
<p>Pregnancy has the potential to either intensify or alleviate the occurrence of migraines. Some women who experience migraines before pregnancy may find them to worsen during the first trimester and then improve during the second trimester. </p>
<h3>Is it Dangerous to Have Migraines During Pregnancy?</h3>
<p><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb.png" width="125" height="244" /></a>Migraines are not considered dangerous for your baby, but you should talk to your doctor if you are experiencing migraines or prolonged headaches. High blood pressure and other disorders associated with pregnancy can cause similar symptoms which need treatment.</p>
<p>Talk to your doctor before taking any migraine medications during pregnancy. Some of them have been associated with fetal abnormalities and should be avoided.</p>
<h3>Migraine Triggers</h3>
<p>Sometimes it is possible to pinpoint things that trigger migraines and help avoid them, thereby reducing the number of attacks. Try keeping a headache diary documenting what you have eaten in the preceding 24 hours.</p>
<h5>Everyone is different, but frequent triggers include the following:</h5>
<ul>
<li>Stress </li>
<li>Heat or Cold (weather changes) </li>
<li>Hormones </li>
<li>Fatigue </li>
<li>Flashing lights </li>
<li>Loud noises </li>
<li>Smoke </li>
<li>Changes in blood sugar </li>
<li>Chocolate and Carob </li>
<li>Cheese, especially aged cheeses </li>
<li>Coffee </li>
<li>Refined Sugar </li>
<li>Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) </li>
<li>Nitrates (found in processed meat like hot dogs and bacon) </li>
<li>Sulfites (preservative in dried fruit and salads) </li>
<li>Artificial sweeteners </li>
<li>Smoked fish </li>
<li>Things that are fermented or pickled (like soy sauce or sauerkraut) </li>
<li>Fruits such as bananas, papaya, avocado and citrus </li>
<li>Certain beans </li>
<li>Nuts </li>
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<h3>Preventing Migraines</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image1.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image_thumb1.png" width="188" height="244" /></a>Be sure you are getting adequate magnesium in your diet. </li>
<li>Practice relaxation techniques regularly. </li>
<li>Be sure you are getting adequate rest. </li>
<li>Get regular exercise. </li>
<li>Be sure you are drinking enough water. </li>
<li>Use pregnancy pain relief techniques to keep the tension in your body down. </li>
<li>Use biofeedback techniques. </li>
<li>Practice meditation. </li>
<li>Practice prenatal yoga. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Treatment for Migraines During Pregnancy</h3>
<p>Unfortunately the best medications for migraines are generally contraindicated during pregnancy. Below are some tips to help ease the intensity:</p>
<ul>
<li>Apply ice packs to your head and base of your neck. Sometimes a cold washrag will work. </li>
<li>Sleep- rest in a dark, quiet room. </li>
<li>See a massage therapist or acupuncturist. </li>
<li>Take a cold shower. </li>
<li>Massage your temples and the base of your head. </li>
<li>Try using acupressure on yourself. </li>
</ul>
<h3>When You Should Call Your Doctor</h3>
<ul>
<li>This is your first migraine. </li>
<li>You have had a migraine for more than a day or returns frequently. </li>
<li>You are having blurred vision. </li>
<li>Your headache is accompanied by fever. </li>
<li>You are having spotting or bleeding. </li>
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<p>Round ligament pain can be a scary thing the first time you experience it. It is characterized by sharp pain that radiates in the abdominal, hip or groin area. This pain can can be on one side or both sides. Though it can be alarming, as it is quite sharp, round ligament pain should not create cause for concern.<a href="http://www.pregnancypainrelief.com/images/RoundLigamentPain_EBFE/RoundLigamentWeb.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 10px 10px 10px 15px; border-right-width: 0px" title="RoundLigamentWeb" src="http://www.pregnancypainrelief.com/images/RoundLigamentPain_EBFE/RoundLigamentWeb_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="RoundLigamentWeb" width="179" height="320" align="right" /></a></p>
<p>This type of pelvic pain is caused by stretching or spasm in the round ligaments. The round ligament&#8217;s  role is to help support the uterus. During pregnancy, the expansion of the uterus is enormous. This places a great deal of strain on the round ligaments as well as other uterine ligaments. As your uterus grows these ligaments can become over stretched or spasm, causing sudden sharp pelvic pain.</p>
<p>Pregnant women often worry that this acute pain indicates a severe problem. Your mind races fearing that something is wrong with the baby, or that you have appendicitis or some other serious condition. Generally, this is not the case.</p>
<p>Do be alert, however, if you are having fever, chills, painful urination, difficulty walking, or bleeding. These symptoms could indicate a more serious condition.</p>
<p>Round ligament pain is generally brief in duration, causing fast, sharp twinges that are short-lived. These pains may be recurring, but the duration of the pain is short. Sudden movements such as coughing, sneezing or laughing activate these muscles and can be painful.</p>
<p>Changing positions too quickly can also result in these sharp, shooting pains. This type of pain frequently occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.</p>
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<p>If you are suffering with round ligament pain, you may be able to get relief by bringing your knees up toward your chest. This will take some of the strain off of your over-stretched and spasming ligaments. If that does not provide relief, try lying on the side opposite the pain. You may also find it comforting to take a warm bath, or apply warm compresses to the painful area.</p>
<p>Try not to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Staying in one position for too long may aggravate  the pain or allow it to occur more frequently. It is important to move more slowly. When you are changing to a sitting position, sit down slowly and gradually. The same is true for when you are rising from a sitting position, get up slowly. This will help decrease spasms and pain. Slowing down your movements will allow your body more time to transition comfortably.</p>
<p>If you feel a sneeze or cough coming on, or if you are going to laugh, try to bring your knees up toward your chest a little bit. This could help prevent the pain from beginning.</p>
<p>It is not unusual for round ligament pain to be problematic until your baby is born. In rare cases, round ligament pain may ease on its own. While it is certainly a discomfort, it is not a permanent condition. Once your baby is born, this pain should disappear completely.</p>
<p>Performing regular exercise and stretching can be valuable in keeping your body loose and more comfortable. Prenatal yoga is an excellent exercise for pregnancy that will help to gently stretch your body and may prevent a variety of pains.</p>
<p>Use of a pregnancy pillow may help take the strain off of your ligaments at night. If you do not have a pregnancy pillow, try placing a pillow between your knees and under your belly for extra support. These small things may go a long way for alleviating discomfort.</p>
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<p>Low back pain or lumbar is extremely common during pregnancy. As a matter of fact, 50-70% of pregnant women experience back pain at some point during their pregnancy. Although it can occur at any point between conception and childbirth, it is most frequently troublesome late in a pregnancy. There are things that can be done to help manage back pain.</p>
<h3>1. Causes of Back Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.pregnancypainrelief.com/images/LowerBackPainorLumbarPainDuringPregnancy_D3CC/LowBackPainWeb156.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 10px 10px 10px 15px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="LowBackPainWeb156]" src="http://www.pregnancypainrelief.com/images/LowerBackPainorLumbarPainDuringPregnancy_D3CC/LowBackPainWeb156_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="LowBackPainWeb156]" width="156" height="267" align="right" /></a> Implantation-</strong> Many women experience low back pain during early pregnancy when the newly formed embryo implants into your uterus. This can cause aching pain and cramping in your back.</li>
<li><strong>Hormonal Changes-</strong> When you are expecting, your body produces a wide variety of hormones, one of which is called relaxin. Relaxin’s job is to relax and loosen the tissues of your body in order to help prepare for childbirth. This causes shifting of the joints and laxity in the muscles and ligaments that normally support your body and your spine, resulting in discomfort.</li>
<li><strong>Changes to Your Posture-</strong> Your body is growing and changing each day. Your belly is growing and stretching along with the fetus that is inside. This causes the muscles and bones in your body to readjust in new and different ways. Your spine curves backward to compensate for a shift in your center of gravity as your abdomen protrudes. This can cause pressure and tension in your spine.</li>
<li><strong>Weight gain- </strong>As your baby grows your weight increases and your back gets strained from supporting the extra weight.<br />
Improper Bending- Heavy lifting, twisting, bending, and prolonged sitting can make your back hurt. You can prevent back pain by being aware of how you stand, sit and move.</li>
<li><strong>Stress- </strong>Stress adds tension to the body and can contribute to pain anywhere. With the extra pressure that pregnancy places on your spine, the back is a very common place to experience stress tension. Try out some of our stress relieving tips.</li>
</ul>
<h3>2. Preventing Lower Back Pain or Lumbar Pain Before it Begins</h3>
<p>The following are things you can do to reduce the amount of lower back pain you are experiencing. Sometimes it is not possible to eliminate pain completely, but the following tips can help dramatically.</p>
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<li>Practice good posture- Stand with your hips and pelvis tucked in and your shoulders back and head up. <a href="http://www.pregnancypainrelief.com/images/LowerBackPainorLumbarPainDuringPregnancy_D3CC/CutawaywitharrowsWeb.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 10px 10px 10px 15px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="Cutaway-with-arrows-Web" src="http://www.pregnancypainrelief.com/images/LowerBackPainorLumbarPainDuringPregnancy_D3CC/CutawaywitharrowsWeb_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Cutaway-with-arrows-Web" width="159" height="320" align="right" /></a></li>
<li>When sleeping or resting, lie on your side with your knees and hips bent. Try placing a pillow between your knees and one under your belly. This can help take pressure off your low back. There are also some great pregnancy pillows that can help make you more comfortable.</li>
<li>Wear good shoes. Heels and unsupportive shoes can contribute to spinal discomfort.</li>
<li>When you sit, elevate your feet slightly. Try to take breaks from sitting at least every half hour. Don’t cross your legs.</li>
<li>Practice safe lifting and bending. To lower your body, bend at the knees instead of the waist. Use your thigh muscles to push yourself back up without using your back.</li>
<li>Try a pregnancy support belt.</li>
<li>If you will be standing for extended periods of time, try to keep one of your feet elevated on a low stool.</li>
<li>Exercise regularly to support and strengthen your back.</li>
<li>Pregnancy massage (prenatal massage) is excellent for keeping your body loose and free of pain.</li>
<li>Get your partner or friend to practice hands on <a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/the-pregnancy-pain-relief-book/">pregnancy pain relief techniques</a> on your body.</li>
<li>Chiropractic visits can help prevent back pain.</li>
<li>Acupunture can help keep you balanced and prevent you from aching.</li>
<li>Prenatal Yoga can help keep your body loose and comfortable.</li>
<li>Be sure you are getting adequate Calcium and Magnesium in your diet.</li>
<li>Drink plenty of fluids.</li>
</ul>
<h3>3. Treatment for Lower Back Pain or Lumbar Pain During Pregnancy</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/LuluBookCover.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-638" title="PregnancyPainReliefCover " src="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/LuluBookCover.jpg" alt="Image of the Pregnancy Pain Relief book" width="169" height="220" /></a>Use ice or heat.</li>
<li>Take acetaminophen for pain.</li>
<li>See a chiropractor, massage therapist, or acupuncturist.</li>
<li>Use a pregnancy belt or support device.</li>
<li>When lying down use a pregnancy pillow.</li>
<li>Have your partner help you with hands on techniques such as those in the <a href="http://pregnancypainrelief.com/the-pregnancy-pain-relief-book/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Pain Relief Book.</a></li>
<li>Herbal Medicine.</li>
<li>Take a warm bath.</li>
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<h3>4. When You Should Call Your Doctor</h3>
<ul>
<li>Your back pain is very intense.</li>
<li>Your back pain is getting increasingly worse or you have sudden stabbing pain.</li>
<li>You have rhythmic back pain that feels like menstrual cramps.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The <strong><em>Pregnancy Pain Relief</em></strong> book will guide  you out of pain and into comfort. Whether you have back, hip, chest, groin pain,  pelvic, or round ligament pain due to pregnancy, this book covers what  you need to do to get great results. There is no need for drugs when  you use the right techniques.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The <strong><em>Pregnancy Pain Relief</em></strong> book comes with the Pregnancy Pain Guide inside. You are actually getting two books for the price of one. </p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The <strong><em>Pregnancy Pain Guide</em></strong> lists all of the major types of pains and discomforts that you may experience during your pregnancy. It describes what  is normal and when to call the doctor.  You&#8217;ll love having this information close at hand.</p>
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