Yes it is normal and common to experience pains during pregnancy:
- Stomach discomfort isnât unusual in pregnancy; gas, tummy ache and bloating are normal accompaniments to the body-wide changes experienced by pregnant women. A mild but effective herbal remedy is peppermint: try a Lifesaver candy or a drop of essential oil in a glass of water before moving on to stronger solutions.
- Back pain is one of the most common pregnancy problems; the Mayo Clinic estimates that 50% of pregnant women experience back pain. Try a body pillow for sleeping, sleep with your knees bent, and avoid sleeping on your back, use a electric heat pad also for pain relief.
- Exercise can also offer help to relieve the pain. Join a pregnancy exercise class; walk, swim or dance to keep fit, but pay attention to your altered form. When youâre pregnant, be especially careful when lifting things or squatting down; youâre more prone to injury because your joints are softening and youâre muscles are working harder. Donât push your limits!