31 weeks pregnant backache

[CosyCheshiremumtobe]

Im 31 weeks pregnant with my first baby and over the last few days Ive had awful backache.

Ive been having to walk extremely slowly and it hurts to stand up from sitting/lying.

Unsure if this is normal, if Ive pulled something down there and if it will just go away on its own! Baby is measuring 45th percentile though nurses have made comments my bump isnt to large so unsure if shes growing into my back!?

Any advice what it could be welcome 🙏

Oh, I'm sorry, backache at that stage can be so draining. Do mention it to your midwife, especially if it's sudden or comes in waves, just so they can check. They can also refer you to a women's health physio, who are brilliant. What seems to help in the evenings are warm (not hot) bath, a pillow between knees in bed, and gentle stretches. Full disclosure, I'm the founder of Wholyme, and we make Pregnancy Salts and oils for exactly those evenings, but any warm soak your midwife is happy with will help. Hope it eases soon.