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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sleep is often one of the first things to fall by the wayside during pregnancy. By the third trimester, side-sleeping is ...

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 ...