If you are pregnant, chances are you feel lower back pain off and on. More than one third of women suffer from back pain during pregnancy. Unfortunately, 10 to 15 percent of these women develop chronic back pain. A recent study has shown that water aerobics reduced the back pain of pregnant women by 50% compared to the ones who exercised outside of the pool. Water exercise reduces the strain on a woman’s lower back muscles, bringing more relief. Talk to your physician before beginning any type of exercise program during pregnancy. He or she may decide that aquatic exercise is right for you.

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Tip #1

If you suspect that you may be pregnant, be sure to take the recommended daily allowance of folic acid. Folic acid has been proven to prevent some birth defects if taken in early pregnancy.


Tip #2

Keep a journal and write down questions for each of your visits to the OB/GYN and remember that there is no such thing as a stupid question. If it’s worth asking, it’s worth answering. A pregnancy journal becomes a special keepsake in the life of a new mother.


Tip #3

Don’t try to do too much. Pregnant women seem to think that they have to keep up the same pace as they did before they were pregnant. First off you’ll only frustrate yourself and your partner. Getting plenty of rest and allowing others to pitch in and help, not only releases frustrations, but can help with morning sickness and pregnancy headaches. Pampering in pregnancy is a necessity.

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Do you think there is a chance you may be carrying twins? Sometimes just that feeling alone can tell you that you are. Of course, no woman should go through a pregnancy without proper medical care, but if your appointment is a few days away, consider these signs that you may be carrying twins:

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