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What role does estrogen play during pregnancy?
What role does estrogen play during pregnancy?
- It strengthens the pubic symphysis.
- It causes ligaments to become more lax. (correct)
- It decreases weight gain.
- It helps to increase bone density.
Which of the following discomforts is commonly associated with pregnancy due to physical changes?
Which of the following discomforts is commonly associated with pregnancy due to physical changes?
- Academic stress-related headaches
- Vision changes
- Low back pain (correct)
- Increased joint stiffness
What anatomical change occurs in the pelvis during pregnancy?
What anatomical change occurs in the pelvis during pregnancy?
- Fusion of the pubic bones
- Lengthening of the femur
- Narrowing of the sacroiliac joints
- Widening of the symphysis pubis (correct)
What is a potential result of changes in posture during pregnancy?
What is a potential result of changes in posture during pregnancy?
Which joint is involved in the immovable connection between the pubic bones?
Which joint is involved in the immovable connection between the pubic bones?
Flashcards
Ligament laxity in pregnancy
Ligament laxity in pregnancy
Hormones, especially estrogen, make ligaments more flexible during pregnancy.
Low back pain in pregnancy
Low back pain in pregnancy
A common pregnancy discomfort, often due to changing body mechanics and ligament laxity.
Pelvic changes in pregnancy
Pelvic changes in pregnancy
The pelvis widens, the symphysis pubis and sacroiliac joints spread, and it tilts forward.
Pubic symphysis
Pubic symphysis
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Pregnancy posture changes
Pregnancy posture changes
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Study Notes
Hormonal Effects on Ligaments During Pregnancy
- Estrogen causes ligaments to become more lax during pregnancy.
- This ligamentous laxity contributes to various pelvic girdle changes.
Common Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Pain
- Low back pain and round ligament pain are common in pregnant women.
- Pain is often attributed to pelvic girdle adaptations and hormonal effects.
Pubic Symphysis and Pregnancy
- The pubic symphysis is a joint where the two pubic bones meet.
- It is held together by fibrocartilage.
- This joint's stability is affected by pregnancy-related factors.
Pelvic Girdle Changes During Pregnancy
- Pregnancy causes widening of the symphysis pubis and sacroiliac joints.
- The pelvis tilts forward.
- Changes are also associated with increased weight, uterine growth, and hormonal effects like progesterone and estrogen leading to softened cartilage in joints.
Pregnancy-Related Discomforts
- Low back pain is a common pregnancy discomfort.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome can also occur during pregnancy.
Postural Changes During Pregnancy
- Lordosis, an inward curve of the spine, may develop due to pregnancy's postural compensations involving a shifted centre of gravity.
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