Back pain during pregnancy is a common phenomenon; in fact, it affects more than two-thirds of pregnant women and is experienced by most expecting women in various degrees of severity.
While most women feel some degree of discomfort throughout pregnancy, between 50% and 70% of women specifically report experiencing back pain during pregnancy.
Women often experience back pain during pregnancy, just like they do most other body changes during that time, such as an increased risk of having preterm labor and a possible increased risk of miscarriage (risk is also greater for those who deliver via c-section). In fact, lower back pain during pregnancy is one of the least common reasons that women seek medical attention. While many things can cause back pain, pregnancy is one of the few instances where the pain can be associated with a medical condition.