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Back Pain in Pregnancy

The good news is, your baby is growing. That's exactly what should be happening -- but it can still be tough on your back. You've got lots of company -- most pregnant women experience  back pain , usually starting in the second half of  pregnancy . You should know that there are things you can do to minimize your  back pain . Here's what helps. Click Here to Continue Reading... pregnancybackpain

Back Pain in Pregnancy

The good news is, your baby is growing. That's exactly what should be happening -- but it can still be tough on your back. You've got lots of company -- most pregnant women experience  back pain , usually starting in the second half of  pregnancy . You should know that there are things you can do to minimize your  back pain . Here's what helps. Click Here to Continue Reading... pregnancybackpain

Pregnancy Back Pain: When to Worry

Sometimes back pain is a red flag that something serious is going on. Among the most worrisome causes of pregnancy back pain is  preterm labor . Dr. Rosser advises that women watch for pain that is "new" and "cyclical," which could be a sign of uterine contractions, along with vaginal bleeding or any change in vaginal discharge that could indicate a placental issue or an early rupture of your waters. Damla Karsan Dryden, M.D., an ob-gyn at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women in Houston, advises patients to watch for an abdominal sensation that might be described as a "tightening uterus," which could be painless or could feel like mild, period-like cramping. If this sensation is accompanied by back pain that comes and goes at regular intervals, uterine contractions could be happening, which could possibly signifying preterm  labor . Although a woman in this situation can take the recommended dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and rest on her side for a bit...