Question
I’ve been pregnant for two months and always feel numbness in my buttocks when I sleep. No matter what sleeping position I try, it’s numb. Whether I sleep on my left side, my left buttock feels numb; if I sleep on my right side, my right buttock feels numb; and if I sleep on my back, both sides of my buttocks are numb.
Answer
During pregnancy, as the fetus grows, the ligaments of the lumbar sacral and pelvic joints in pregnant women become relaxed. At the same time, the weight of the uterus also increases with gestational age, causing the body’s center of gravity to shift forward. To maintain body balance at all times, the waist tends to bend forward. If not paying attention to rest, it can easily lead to back pain. Guidance: In the early stages of pregnancy, the growth and development of the fetus requires an adequate supply of nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus. If the intake from the diet is insufficient, it can lead to bone softening and calcium deficiency in pregnant women, which can also cause back pain. Excessive bleeding during the puerperium, early labor and overexertion, as well as exposure to cold, can also cause back pain.