I'm 5 months pregnant and I'm feeling this annoying back pain, especially when I've been standing for a long time. My mom said it's normal, but I'm worried it might be a sign of something wrong. Is there anything I can do to make it better?
My sister-in-law complained about this a lot during her pregnancy and her doctor explained that it's super common actually, because the extra weight changes your center of gravity and puts a strain on your lower back. The pain usually gets worse when you stand for a long time, exactly like what you're experiencing.
What helped her was wearing a better support bra, doing light stretches, and avoiding standing too much. If the pain gets really intense or comes with other symptoms like contractions or bleeding, then you should tell your obstetrician, but back pain on its own at 5 months is really normal in most cases.
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