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Abdominal pain is a health problem that is very common during the second trimester of pregnancy. This pain is caused by the round ligaments that support the uterus which continues to stretch during pregnancy. As with muscle performance, these ligaments can contract and relax, but the process is much slower. Any movement (including getting up quickly after sitting, laughing, or coughing) that causes the ligaments to stretch as a result of the rapid contraction, can cause a woman to experience round ligament pain for a few seconds.
To help relieve pain, get plenty of rest and do some movements that can train the abdominal muscles.
Exercises to Strengthen Abdominal Muscles
Purpose: To strengthen and flex the abdominal muscles and improve blood circulation in the body.
Steps:
- Lift legs - Position your body on your back with your back and feet parallel to the floor and bend your knees. Bring one knee toward your chest as close as possible then straighten your leg toward the ceiling. Bend your knees and feet back to the floor. While doing this exercise, put a little pressure on your back and floor. Do the same with the other leg. Repeat this movement 10 times every day.
- Kiss your knees - Position your body on your back with your back and feet parallel to the floor. Bend your knees while lifting your head and try to move your knees toward your nose as close as possible. Do the same with the other leg. Repeat this movement 10 times every day.
- When finished, scroll to the right or left to get up.
The supine position should only be done for a few minutes during the exercise. The reason is, the supine position creates too much pressure on the main blood vessels so that blood circulation can be disturbed.
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