One of the key contributors to back pain during pregnancy is a hormone called Relaxin which is released into your body naturally throughout your pregnancy with the primary role of softening the ligaments and tendons surrounding your pelvis in anticipation of labour.

However, if these joints soften too quickly or too soon, then the pelvis can make minute movements that cause enough instability as to cause back pain and discomfort during your pregnancy. This could be a slight twinge now and again or could be as extreme as severe SPD and immobility.

The key to keeping this pain to a minimum is warmth and stability. Using a maternity belt during your pregnancy can lift the weight of your growing bump off of your pelvis and will spread the pressure to ensure that you back and bump are supported and pain is reduced.

However, in the extreme cold temperatures that we are seeing at the moment, it is essential that you use a good quality maternity coat to keep you warm and protected when you are outside. Though many women feel that they can get away with wearing their standard coat when they are pregnant, this can be risky, especially in extreme cold temperatures.

As your bump grows you will find that all non-maternity clothes will ride up your body as they accommodate your increased width. When this happens with a standard coat, you will find that the very part of you (the small of your back) that you are trying to protect, will actually become exposed. This can lead to increased symptoms of back pain and extreme discomfort.

Look for long coats that are going to give you all round protection and ensure that you have a high wool content that will enable the fibres of the coat to trap the cold air and warm it for you.

A good maternity coat will not only keep you warm this winter but is going to enhance your entire maternity wardrobe so that you look smart and sophisticated throughout your pregnancy. So take a look around today and make sure you keep warm through this winter, you will be so pleased you did.

www.simplymaternity.co.uk is a one stop shop for all your maternity clothes. Bringing together the top names in maternity wear and designer maternity wear, we give you a complete range of products from maternity coats to maternity underwear all on one easy to use site.

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