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The Doctor is In: Minimizing back pain in pregnancy

by Claudia Koch, MD

Back pain is common during pregnancy. Research shows 50% - 80% of women experience it. Fortunately, there are plenty of things women can do both before and during pregnancy to minimize back pain.

Back pain happens in pregnancy because a woman’s body is changing. The pregnancy hormone relaxes joints and ligaments to prepare a woman’s body for childbirth – at the same time leaving her more...

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