My back is killing me

@Cheyee (8352)

Pakanbaru, Indonesia

November 4, 2020 5:38am CST

I know pregnant women often get their back hurts during pregnancy. I feel it too. But this is the first time it feels this bad. My mom and all people I know said that I should not massage my back, it could effect the baby. I never ask my doctor about it tho. Normally i just put pain relief patch. But lately it's not really work. I am really curious, can I get massage for my back? Is that really will effect my baby?

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@rakski (156200)

• Philippines

4 Nov 20

ask the doctor, you can have pillows under your back and knee when lying down

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

Is that safe for the baby?

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@rakski (156200)

• Philippines

4 Nov 20

@Cheyee pillows? you need to fins a comfortable position for you. There are also exercises for pregnant woman that you can do

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

@rakski sadly exercise for pregnant woman is only available in big city.

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@nawala123 (20871)

• Indonesia

5 Nov 20

i know that feel. take a rest

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@nawala123 (20871)

• Indonesia

6 Nov 20

@Cheyee make you self comfy

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

6 Nov 20

@nawala123 I try ^^

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

5 Nov 20

Thank you, I will ^^

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@maximax8 (31042)

• United Kingdom

4 Nov 20

Maybe your baby is laying in a way that hurts your back. I went to Iceland in 2014 and saw a pregnant lady in a hot thermal pool. Going in one of those or a jacuzzi can be dangerous in pregnancy. A gentle massage might help you. Please ask your midwife or doctor. Good luck.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

I read that too. Hot thermal is not good for pregnancy, but warm water is good because it can make us relax. Thank you

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@maximax8 (31042)

• United Kingdom

4 Nov 20

@Cheyee For the birth I wished to bathe in a birthing pool. Yes, warm water relaxes us. You are welcome. In England when pregnant we write a birth wish list.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

@maximax8 birthing pool? Is that a special pool for pregnant women? Never heard about that before (i feel like a cavewoman) Birth wish list? That's nice. Who will make it comes true?

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

4 Nov 20

Personally, it is better to consult a doctor.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

I know, but most doctor here against traditional treatment. So yeah I doubt my doctor will be agree.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

6 Nov 20

@Cheyee I think you should not have a back massage.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

6 Nov 20

@SHOHANA (16093)

• Bangladesh

4 Nov 20

A massage may help you but better you consult a doctor

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@SHOHANA (16093)

• Bangladesh

5 Nov 20

@Cheyee which one works on you? Yes doctors recommend to follow only his prescription

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

5 Nov 20

Doctor and traditional treatment don't match. I guess my doctor will against it, but I will ask him on my next visit

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

5 Nov 20

@SHOHANA don't know yet. My next visit is next month. I try to avoid going to hospital because this pandemic.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

4 Nov 20

Doctors here say that unless you are ill, it is best to continue your normal routines - work, exercising, walking, and even massages. They won't affect your baby at all. A warm bath or shower may feel good, too. I would not use pain patches or any medication, however.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

4 Nov 20

@Cheyee I know they have medicine in them that enter your body through the skin. I would try not to use any medication without your doctor's okay.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

@DianneN I see... I never knew it before. Thank you so much

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

Thank you for your information dianne. Will pain patches affect my baby?

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@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

5 Nov 20

I am sure it would be.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

5 Nov 20

Do you have any experience?

@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

4 Nov 20

Um, I don't think massage is a good idea. Plus I don't want to advise you against something I don't know really well. Try to get a doctor or two advice.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

Yes, my mom said that too. Normally it's bearable, but today is worse, maybe because of cold weather.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

5 Nov 20

I am so sorry to hear the pain. I am not thinking that a massage would hurt you it should be fine?

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

5 Nov 20

Me too, but you know parents and their worries

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

4 Nov 20

Here they have special massages for a pregnant woman so I think that is clearly saying a massage is a good thing.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

5 Nov 20

I am envy your place. Small city like mine, I can't hope much.

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@sol_cee (38669)

• Philippines

5 Nov 20

Each pregnancy is different, I guess. I never had back pains before..

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

5 Nov 20

Yes, very true. My others pregnancy didn't feel like this.

@a_jerobon (2317)

• Eldoret, Kenya

4 Nov 20

It would be best to ask your doctor. I trust that he/she will give you the best advice on that.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

As far as I know, doctor always against traditional treatment.

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@erictsuma (9725)

• Mombasa, Kenya

4 Nov 20

I don't know much sorry

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@erictsuma (9725)

• Mombasa, Kenya

5 Nov 20

@Cheyee you are welcome

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

That's okay Eric. Thank you for dropping by

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@Hytton03 (5449)

• Philippines

4 Nov 20

You need to visit your doctor to make sure and to check your situation. I hope your fine, take care.

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@Hytton03 (5449)

• Philippines

5 Nov 20

@Cheyee yeah to make it sure.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

I will ask him on my next visit.

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@Janet357 (75638)

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4 Nov 20

I don't know but I feel this dull back pain too as I am preggy. But I have no idea if massaging will affect the baby.

@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

Yes, it's common. There are a lot of myths about pregnancy in my country. Like, pregnant women should not cut their hair, pregnant women should not scratch their belly, it could cause stretch marks (we know stretch mark happens because the skin is stretching) and etc. So yeah I don't know if massage is part of myth or not.

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@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

4 Nov 20

I think there are massages that can be used by pregnant women as well.

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

4 Nov 20

I read that too. But finding masseus for pregnant woman is hard.

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