Groin pain in pregnancy can happen due to a dysfunction of the symphysis pubis, which is a joint that joins the two parts of the pubic bone, which undergo changes during pregnancy, causing discomfort in the pelvic region.
During pregnancy, the pelvic joints can become rigid or unstable, to prepare the woman's body for childbirth, which can cause discomfort, pain or even affect mobility, however, the mother should not worry, because this condition does not harm the baby.
The pain usually disappears soon after the baby is born, but a treatment can be performed, which usually consists of physiotherapy sessions, which will relieve discomfort.
Possible causes
Groin pain during pregnancy may be associated with certain changes that occur during pregnancy, such as weight gain, a change in the center of gravity and the release of relaxin, which is a hormone released by the body, even during pregnancy, to loosen the ligaments of the hips and pelvis, so that the baby's delivery is facilitated. As a consequence, the joints can become more unstable than normal, which can cause pain.
In addition, with the increase in baby weight and in certain positions where he is, the pain in the groin may worsen, with a tendency for the pain to become more severe with the progress of the pregnancy.
How to avoid feeling pain
To minimize groin pain, pregnant women should avoid putting weight on just one leg, carrying children or weights on their hips, crossing their legs, carrying or pushing heavy things or objects with just one hand.
How the treatment is done
Generally, treatment for groin pain is done with physical therapy, which helps to reduce pain and improve muscle function and joint stability in the regions most affected by the release of the hormone relaxin. The physiotherapist can also recommend hydrotherapy, in which exercises are performed in water, which facilitates movement and reduces joint tension.
In addition, the doctor may also recommend the application of heat or cold in the region, to reduce pain or swelling and, in more severe cases, may recommend the administration of analgesics or the performance of TENS therapy, which should be done with caution in pregnant women, but only if recommended by the doctor. Know what this technique consists of and in what situations it is indicated.
