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 ...

Pregnancy belly bands help redistribute your abdominal load to ease aches and pains. We found the best options for back pain, ...

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Navigating medication safety during pregnancy can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with uncomfortable symptoms but want to protect your growing baby. The good news is that many medications are ...

Minor back pain during pregnancy usually requires no treatment. But if your back pain is severe, consult with your doctor soon, as it could be a pregnancy complication or other serious medical concern ...

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 ...

When women experience pain or fever during pregnancy, many clinicians recommend acetaminophen for relief. But concerns about a possible link between these medicines and neurodevelopmental disorders ...

Shoulder pain during pregnancy can result from expected changes in the body or more serious conditions. While simple methods such as resting or applying heat may relieve discomfort in some cases, ...

Pregnancy is supposed to come with nausea, exhaustion and aches, so when something feels off, it is easy for everyone in the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Julie Vignato, University of Iowa (THE CONVERSATION) About half to three-quarters of ...