Minor back pain during pregnancy usually requires no treatment. But if your back pain is severe, consult with your doctor soon, as it could be a pregnancy complication or other serious medical concern ...

Upper backache during pregnancy may be due to posture changes, added weight, or pregnancy complications. Supportive chairs, posture adjustments, and certain exercises may help. Body changes during ...

Of all the pregnancy aches and pains, lower back pain is high on the "ugh" list – especially in the second and third trimesters. From a growing belly to shifting posture and loosening joints, there's ...

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Morning sickness is among the most common ailments associated with pregnancy, but back pain follows closely behind, affecting up to 70% of expectant women. The centrally concentrated weight gain that ...

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and ...

If you’re thinking about having a baby, proactively preparing your body through exercise can make a big difference. By Danielle Friedman Pregnancy can feel like a nine-month feat of strength and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pre-pregnancy physical activity may not influence whether or not a woman will have persistent low back or pelvic pain after pregnancy, suggest researchers from Sweden.

Right side back pain during pregnancy can be due to the growing uterus, weight gain, pregnancy hormones, and the separation of the abdominal muscles. Some pregnancy complications can also cause back ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Julie Vignato, University of Iowa (THE CONVERSATION) About half to three-quarters of ...