Patient's question:
Your sister-in-law's due date is coming up soon, and the whole family is quite superstitious, fearing something unexpected might happen at the last minute. Recently, your sister-in-law has often mentioned having lower back pain. I'd like to ask, how long does lower back pain usually last before labor begins?Doctor's answer:
This is not necessarily a sign of impending birth, but rather due to the fetus entering the pelvic cavity and shifting its center of gravity, causing excessive lordosis of the thoracic vertebrae, leading to spinal pain. The lower head of the fetus may also increase pressure on the pelvis, resulting in abdominal curvature and lower back pain. Considering the signs of labor, do not panic, relax, pay attention to rest and enhance nutrition, and hope that family members can assist with movement.