WeMoms
24 May 2022

Severe lower back pain during pregnancy: causes and advice

Muscular or renal, severe lower back pain during pregnancy is very common. 80% of pregnant women experience it.


As your belly gets rounder, your back becomes more arched, and your abs and ligaments become more stretched. As a result, you may experience severe lower back pain, even in the buttocks. Severe lower back pain can also be a urinary tract infection, accompanied by burning in the bladder.

To reduce the risk of lower back pain, drink plenty of fluids, lie down or sit up as much as possible, limit your weight gain to 22 to 26 lbs and wear comfortable shoes.


If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to ask your doctor for advice.

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Pamela
16 Nov 2022

I'm 39wks and 3days and I'm already feeling signs of contractions.. severe sharp pain in my lower abdomen area and back pains I could be wrong but not liking the feelin much #39wksand3days

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Keyonna
18 Oct 2022

Have y’all ever had severe cramping pain in your lower back near your butt on just one side to the point you can’t really get out of bed?

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Bonjour
14 Oct 2022

SEVERE lower back pain that comes and goes every few minutes, they’re almost unbearable, are these contractions? Start of labor?

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Jennifer
5 Oct 2022

I’m 31w3d pregnant and I’m having severe pelvic and lower back pain when baby moves. I have lost 2 1/2 inches in my belly within 3 days. Is it possible baby has dropped so early? Anyone else having this issue?

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Jessica
4 Oct 2022

I have my 39 week apt today and with no signs of labor I'm considering asking about induction since they already offered to schedule me 2 weeks ago for 39 weeks I just was un sure. Thoughts on induction versus waiting it out? I'm having severe hip and lower back pain constantly which is what leads me to consider induction as it's almost unbearable. #firsttimemom #39weeks #induction

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Jess
29 Aug 2022

Why does no one talk about the severe neck , shoulder and lower back pain you endure when holding you baby all day . Or am I the only one ? 🥲

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Brittany
5 Aug 2022

I’m having severe pain for 3 days now it’s on my lower left side & it’s making my entire back hurts at this point I cannot lay on my left sideNo discharge or etc . Also my ass been hurting badly !!! I can barely sit sometimes walk up and down my stairs/ severe headache 🤕 . My point is have anyone experienced this ? Should I go to the ER ..

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Tiffany
20 Jul 2022

Hey spotting with cramps and severe lower back pain at 4/5weeks? I've had spotting and cramping before but never accompanied by this crazy lower back pain. Any ideas or suggestions? I am dehydrated a bit today and drinking my water currently lol

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Karington
1 Jan 2022

36 weeks and had severe lower back pain and lower stomach pain last night on and off at at the same time and today I think I’m losing my mucus plug each time I go to pee there is a discharge should I call my OB?

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