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Common Body Aches During Pregnancy And Tips To Deal With Them

It is not unusual to experience some pain and body aches in pregnancy. Hormonal fluctuations lead to these pains in early pregnancy, while in later pregnancy, the expanding uterus exerts pressure on the adjacent nerves and organs, leading to aches and pains. In addition, during pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is released, which causes musculoskeletal pain and leads to the loosening of the ligaments. Although painful, these changes occur as the body prepares itself for childbirth. Read the post to learn about the causes, types, and home care measures for body aches and pains during pregnancy. [mj-toc] What Are Common Pregnancy Aches And Pains? The following aches and pains are common in pregnant women: 1. Headaches [caption id="attachment_892584" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Headaches are common in pregnancy. It is recommended to seek a doctor’s advice for persistent headaches in pregnancy. These persistent headaches, especially after the second trimester, could be associated with [simple_tooltip text="gestational hypertension" tooltip="A pregnancy-specific condition characterized by an...