As a mother-to-be or a new mom, you may already know about the common pregnancy pains such as low back pain, sciatica, and symphysis pubis dysfunction. However, there is one pain that you may not be familiar with, and that is carpal tunnel pain. It is a nerve irritation in the wrist and hand that can cause mild to severe discomfort during pregnancy. According to research, up to 62% of pregnant people experience carpal tunnel pain.
So, why is carpal tunnel syndrome so common during pregnancy? This blog post will cover what carpal tunnel pain is, why it can occur during pregnancy and postpartum, and how you can manage the discomfort or painful symptoms.