Future moms may begin to feel a slight painful discomfort in the region of the lumbar spine that may be reflected in other areas, and that may worsen during gestational time. This sensation is common among pregnant women and is related to the hormonal alteration that causes the intervertebral cartilage to become more elastic.
From about 19 weeks of gestation on, the belly begins to strike more evidently, and this is a moment of great pride for most pregnant women, but on the other hand it can also mean painful discomfort because now the abdomen begins to weigh.
To relieve the discomfort generated by back pain or heavy abdomen it is possible to resort to the anti-stress strips, which are easily found in pharmacies or stores specializing in maternity articles, are very practical and specifically support the lumbar area relieving the troublesome pains.