About one-third to half of all pregnant woman experience wrist pain at some point. It occurs more in women who are overweight, obese, or carrying more than one baby. It tends to occur from 3 months into the pregnancy, and usually disappear before 3 months after delivery.

What causes it

Pregnancy hormone causes your body to retain fluid. Such fluid can compress on the nerve around the wrist and affects the ligament around the wrist.

What you may notice

1. Sharp pain on the wrist
2. Numbness or tingling sensation
3. Your hands may feel weak

What you can do

1. Avoid heavy lifting
2. Keep your wrist relaxed
3. Avoid repetitive tasks like typing
4. Elevate your wrist while sitting
5. Avoid sleeping on the side where the pain is more
6. Put ice pack regularly on the wrist
7. Gently massage your wrist regularly towards the elbow
8. You can get a bandage or splint from your hospital
9. Reduce your salt intake