Early pregnancy: migration, division, implantation
The fertilization of an egg takes place in the fallopian tube. The fertilized egg (zygote) then migrates to the uterus in four to five days in order to implant in its mucous membrane for further development. The zygote already begins to divide on this journey. After implantation in the uterine lining, one part of the small cluster of cells develops into the placenta and the other into the embryo.
Female body at peak performance
From the moment of fertilization, the female body adapts to early pregnancy within a very short time. This is a unique achievement of the female body: the metabolism, blood volume and need for energy and nutrients increase to provide the embryo with additional nourishment. The uterus also grows; tendons, ligaments and intestinal and pelvic floor muscles become softer and more elastic. These changes in early pregnancy often manifest themselves in unpleasant symptoms.
Early pregnancy: symptoms that occur frequently
In the east, the first signs appear even before menstruation stops: Early pregnancy can bring discharge, tiredness, nausea and vomiting, an altered sense of smell and taste as well as cravings.
Signs of pregnancy
Early pregnancy: back pain is unusual
It is not unusual to experience increasing back pain as pregnancy progresses: the belly gets bigger and heavier. In addition, hormones cause all connective tissue structures such as tendons and ligaments to loosen. In order for the body to remain stable, the muscles of the back and lower half of the body must increasingly perform a holding and supporting function. This overloading of the muscles and often a woman’s incorrect posture can lead to very painful low back and back pain.
In contrast, back pain in early pregnancy, i.e. in the first trimester, is rather unusual. A rapidly growing uterus or an unusual backward tilt of the uterus (retroflexio uteri) may then be the cause of the back pain.
However, early pregnancy always carries the risk of miscarriage or a pregnancy outside the uterus (such as an ectopic pregnancy). These unfavorable conditions can also lead to back pain. The same applies to kidney disease, for example. You should therefore always consult a doctor if you experience back pain in early pregnancy!
