Strain from carrying the
extra weight of the baby
and additional weight gain
Third Trimester
Pregnancy Pain
At this point, your baby is
growing heavy, so your
joints and back can be
achy and painful. Calhoun
recommends a support
belt that helps lift your
growing belly, as well
as massage, to ease pain.
Tylenol may also be taken
to treat backaches and
other aches and pains.
During this time, watch
out for contraction pains.
If they are hard, frequent,
and don’t get better after
you rest for a while,
contact your doctor. Other
Joy feelings magazine
reasons to contact your
doctor at this stage are:
Pain with bleeding from
your vagina
Pain throughout the uterus
along with fever
Pain with urination
“In the third trimester, all
pain that doesn’t go away
easily should be
evaluated,” says Calhoun.
Even back pain that sticks
around could be a cause
for concern, as this is a
symptom of early labor.
Pregnancy Pain From
Other Health Conditions
In addition to run-of-themill pregnancy aches and
pains, certain conditions
may be more painful
during pregnancy. Work