Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort—a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously

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 treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are unaware of the harms that untreated pain in pregnancy may cause.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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