Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort − a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously and treated

By: Julie Vignato, University of Iowa, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 31, 2025

Words: 1,300

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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By Julie Vignato, University of Iowa

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are unaware of the harms that untreated pain in pregnancy may cause.

Like many women, I experienced severe pain in pregnancy. As a nurse researcher, …

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