My wife, in her 8th month of pregnancy, is apparently loosing balance while standing/walking. Could you please give her some tips to safeguard herself? I feel very worried about her.

Dr. K V AnandPsychologist14yrs exp

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Dear lybrate user. I can understand. a child is growing inside and the child has weight. The growing bump makes it difficult to balance your body as the center of gravity is shifting. Therefore, there may be chances of fall, especially on uneven surfaces. Relaxin hormones, which help you relax the joints and ligaments, also affect your movement and walk. This hormone eventually enables the tissues of the pelvis and cervix to stretch during labor, thus making it easier for you to push the baby (2). These loose joints can cause instability in your feet, making you vulnerable to fall. Low blood sugar or blood pressure can also cause off-balance feeling. do talk to your gynecologist. Take care. 

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