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Healthy Pregnancy Quiz

Test your knowledge of which behaviors are most helpful and harmful to your developing baby.

Back Pain During Pregnancy

As your body changes during pregnancy, your back must work in new ways. This can be painful if your back isn’t prepared.

Back Pain During Pregnancy: Moving Safely

Learning the proper ways to bend, lift, and carry objects may help relieve back strain. It will also help you protect your back after your baby is born. Remember, if you’re having trouble protecting your back, it’s okay to ask the people around you for help!

Back Pain During Pregnancy: Positioning Yourself

Did you know that standing, sitting, or lying in certain ways can lead to back pain? To ease pain, use positions that support your body comfortably.

Relieving Back Pain During Pregnancy: Pelvic Tilt, Leg Lift

Before trying these exercises, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure they are safe for you. Ask your healthcare provider how many times to do each exercise.

Relieving Back Pain During Pregnancy: Tailor Sit, Trunk Turn

Before trying these exercises, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure they are safe for you. Ask your healthcare provider how many times to do each exercise.

Relieving Back Pain During Pregnancy: Wall Stretch, Body Bend

These exercises will strengthen your back and buttocks muscles.

Chiropractic Care: During Pregnancy

Chiropractic care is a natural way to treat back pain during and after pregnancy without using medications.

New Parents...Sore Backs

When it comes to parenting, back injury is an occupational hazard. New mothers, whose backs have just endured the stresses of pregnancy and birth, are particularly vulnerable.