Sacroiliac joint pain, also known as pelvic girdle pain, is pain in the back of the pelvis during pregnancy. Usually unilateral, it may present as pelvic girdle pain, lower body pain, or general low back and hip pain.

What is the reason of this?

During pregnancy, the body releases a large number of hormones. One of these is called relaxation, and it helps loosen the ligaments in the pelvis to allow for an easier delivery. However, sometimes the ligaments become too loose and do not support the joint enough, causing pain. Along with the loosened ligaments, your uterus is also expanding, putting more and more pressure on the joints and muscles surrounding it in the pelvis.

Tips

Most pelvic girdle pain disappears after delivery, so you may need to be patient. However, resting and avoiding sleeping on your back can certainly help reduce pain, or at least prevent its progression. As with many symptoms that affect the pelvic area, strengthening your pelvic floor with Kegel can help prevent pelvic girdle pain altogether. Other ways to prevent pain include trying not to stand for too long without a break and avoiding heavy lifting.