MamasHealth.com Home Pregnancy Information Back Pain Babyshower gifts Bed Rest Birth Control Birth defects Birth Plan Breast Feeding Bowel Problems Braxton Contractions Breast Feeding Benefits C-Section Cat Precautions Choosing a Pediatrition Comfortable sex positions Pregnancy and diabetes Due Date Ectopic Pregnancy Education Classes Exercises Gestational Diabetes Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Gifts for Moms Healthy Pregnancy Keeping sex fun while getting pregnant Labor Stages Miscarriage Morning Sickness Natural Births Nesting Osteoporosis Packing for the Hospital Pelvic Muscle Exercises Postpartum Depression Preeclampsia Pregnancy and Calories Pregnancy and Drugs Pregnancy and Fitness Pregnancy Myths Pregnancy Tips Premature Births Prenatal Care Rh Negative Sex after Pregnancy Sex and Pregnancy Sex and Getting Pregnant Shopping List Skin Changes Stillbirth Stretch Marks Teenage Pregnancy The Right Doctor Tips for new moms Water Births Links Email Mama First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Child Development Children's Health Save Umbilical Cord Pregnancy videos Adoption Surrogacy options	Back Pain During Pregnancy Back pain is a common complaint of pregnant women. Back pain can occur at any time during pregnancy. For many women, back pain interferes with daily activities and the ability to get a good night's sleep. What causes Back Pain during Pregnancy? There are many causes of back pain. The most common causes are listed below. Extra weight. The weight that you gain while pregnant is necessary for the development of the baby but can wreak havoc on your back muscles. Change in center of gravity. As your uterus grows, your center of gravity shifts forward. As your center of gravity shifts forward, your posture and the way you move changes. The changes in your posture and they way you move often lead to backaches and back pain. Hormonal changes. During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin causes the ligaments between your pelvic bones to soften and your joints to loosen in preparation for your baby's passage through your pelvis during birth. As the structures that support your pelvic organs soften, you may feel considerable discomfort on either side of your lower back, often with walking, especially up and down stairs. Can you Reduce Back Pain? Yes. Talk to your doctor. Ask him to evaluate your posture and recommend exercise that will help reduce your back pain. Your doctor should be able to demonstrate: how to correct your posture while standing, walking and sitting exercise techniques to strengthen your muscles.	Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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