Auburn, AL
A 22-year-old female asked:
i am 25 weeks pregnant with my second child. could backpains be caused by the baby's head on my spine?
4 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in
Dr. Estylan Arellano answered
Emergency Medicine 14 years experience
No: Back pain during pregnancy is related to postural and hormonal changes from the pregnancy. Basically, as you progress throughout the pregnancy, the uterus enlarges and moves up o the abdominal area as well as anteriorly. This stretches abdominal muscles and affects its ability to contribute to a neutral posture. Hormones are also produced that causes joint laxity, which contributes to back pain.
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Back pain: It doesn't necessarily mean the baby's head is in your spine. It is more of the uterus pressure upon the nerves in your spine and its mass effect.
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Dr. Alan Patterson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Possible: Or from other causes lease callyour OB for evaluation and your OB will r/o OB causes and may need to refer u to ortho and you may need some physical therapy on the back.
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Dr. Michael Bolesta answered
Orthopedic Surgery 40 years experience
No but...: It is not the baby's head, but likely the weight of the whole baby. Low back pain is very common during pregnancy.
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