For many women, being pregnant is a miraculous experience. Many women love the feeling of growing a baby inside their body. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't challenges. It is not uncommon for many women to experience discomfort. One of the most common complaints is back pain. Here are 4 suggestions to getting rid of back pain during pregnancy.

1. Walk Often

Although it might seem counterintuitive, the more active you are, the less pain you will experience. This is because as your muscles stay strong, they will help to hold the baby properly and put less stress on your back. If you are able to do more strenuous exercise, that is great. In order to do lots of exercise during your pregnancy you should have been active before you get pregnant. However, even those who weren't active before they got pregnant can still walk.

Make sure you are walking everyday. This will be a great way to not only control weight gain, but also keep you strong.

2. Stretch

There are so many changes going on in your body while you are pregnant. There are changes in hormones, your muscles, your skin and even your ligaments. Many women report that they are more flexible during their pregnancy. For this reason, you should try and stretch as often as possible. This will help to keep your body limber and take stress off your back, especially your lower back. Many times you feel pain because of tightness in the lower back.

3. Sleep With A Body Pillow

One of the best solutions for back pain is to sleep with a body pillow. When you are pregnant you have to sleep on your side. You cannot sleep on your stomach or your back. Side sleeping can be bad on your spine. You need to make sure that your spine is straight while you sleep. The best way to do this is to use a body pillow. You put the pillow between your knees and it will keep your back in the proper position while you sleep so you don't wake up sore.  

4. Reposition Baby

A common reason for back pain is that the baby is in the wrong position. If the baby is posterior or breach, you will feel a lot of pressure in your lower back. You can do some exercises, like rocking on all fours, which can help to switch the baby's position. In addition, many people see a chiropractor to help position the baby.

By doing these 4 things, you can help to lessen any back pain you might feel. (For more information on pregnancy, contact a practice such as Bee Ridge Obstetrics Gynecology)