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 ...

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 ...

For those cleared by their doctor to exercise, strength and cardio workouts during all four trimesters of pregnancy are not only safe, they are healthy for you and your baby. I know firsthand that ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

The signs of high BP usually emerge after 20 weeks of gestation and it is important to get medical attention. Not doing so ...

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 ...