Laxity in Pregnancy is what may be causing you those aches and pains

The Role of the Relaxin Hormone

As discussed previously on the blog, pregnant people undergo some major changes in their bodies, including producing different hormones that play various roles during pregnancy. One hormone that affects the musculoskeletal system in a pregnant person’s body is called relaxin.

Relaxin is a hormone produced by the corpus luteum (an endocrine gland made in the ovary when a follicle has matured and released an egg during ovulation) and the placenta (an organ developed in the uterus during pregnancy that provides oxygen and nutrients to your baby). Relaxin inhibits uterine activity and helps relax the pelvic joints so your hips can widen in preparation for birth. Relaxin peaks during the first trimester. However, relaxin can also contribute to laxity in other areas of the body during pregnancy, not just the pelvis.

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Heather Jeffcoat was recently featured on the outrageously entertaining "Kirsten's Agenda" YouTube channel. Sit back and get ready for some belly laughs and infotainment as Kirsten and Heather talk all things lady parts.

From the episode description:

You or someone you know or someone you've walked by has lady parts which means they're normal and it's normal to talk about them - soooo that's what we're going to do!

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Written by Kirsten Vangsness
Produced by Kirsten Vangsness, Andrea Sumpter, and Natasha Belikove
Edited by John V Knowles for Weirdsmobile

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