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What does it mean in ur 3rd trimester with lower backpains?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lightening: As you near the end of pregnancy, the fetus and uterus begin to drop into the pelvis. That frequently results in back, hip, pelvic, and vaginal pain and pressure.

Answered 11/26/2013

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