Pregnancy causes a wide range of symptoms across the body, including lower back pain. Lower back pain is often a natural response to weight gain and muscle changes during the third trimester but can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

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If you're expecting soon, there's a chance you may have Googled ways to make labor easier. Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for ...

Julie Vignato received funding from the National Institutes of Health. She is a member and Leadership Scholar with the United States Association for the Study of Pain. About half to three-quarters of ...