Pains in the perineum during pregnancy. What is the reason for this?

Probably, there is hardly a woman who could say that during pregnancy she did not worry. Although it is believed that pregnancy is not a disease, nevertheless, nature is arranged so that during this period there are significant changes in the body, and they are often not too comfortable for the future mother.
Often, the pain in the perineum occurs during pregnancy, and immediately the question arises: is it normal? Is there any reason for concern or better, as they say, "endure"? Let's try to understand why they even arise and how to behave in similar situations.
It is important to pay attention not only to the pain in the perineum during pregnancy, but to how often and at what time they occur. This will help to pinpoint the causes of painful sensations.
Pay attention, if they occur in the period after 35 weeks or a little later, this is a signal that the body is preparing for an early birth. And they are really just around the corner, since the usual gestation period is 38 to 42 weeks.
Pains in the perineum during pregnancy mean that the pelvic bones begin to move apart under the weight of the fetus, whose weight is already about 3 kilograms, and sometimes even more! The pelvic bones part, and the ligaments do not stretch so quickly and do not keep up with them, so there is a feeling of discomfort.
It happens that the fetus compresses some nerve, most often ischial. This can be not only the cause of pain in the perineum, but also in the coccyx, and even in the back.
There are also more serious reasons. Pains in the perineum during pregnancy can mean varicose veins of the perineum or other diseases. After the examination, the doctor prescribes appropriate treatment.
If, however, the pains are caused by natural causes of pregnancy - pressure on the ligaments from the growing fetus, then no medication is required in such cases. Of course, this is unpleasant and very painful, but you will have to endure and relieve the pain, for example, with a special massage for pregnant women or, for example, going to the pool, which is very beneficial not only for general well-being, but also relieves muscle tension.
But it is necessary to be more attentive to one's own state and not to "endure" at all costs. It happens that tingling in the perineum during pregnancy, turning into mild pain, is a symptom of the threat of miscarriage in those cases if it occurs in the early stages. Or it may be a signal of premature birth, at a later date after 20 weeks.
Pay attention to the selection. If they have acquired a brown or yellowish hue, or pink, it means that they contain blood clots. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Most often, women characterize this condition as a lumbago in the perineum. In pregnancy, there are tremendous changes in the body, so if you have doubts, then do not pull.

By the way, this condition can persist for some time after pregnancy, and not only during it. All this is associated with changes in the body, when the pelvic bones converge after the birth, which also causes a not very pleasant sensation. Also there is a contraction of the uterus, and the woman feels it. But these manifestations in the postpartum stage are not as strong as during pregnancy. If they do not pass within the first month after childbirth, then it's worth to be alert. Especially in the case when there were gaps during labor and a woman was stitched.
In any case, the exact cause will be determined only by your doctor. Trust professionals, do not tolerate and do not try to diagnose yourself.