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

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 ...
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I Had No Back Pain During My Pregnancy. Here’s How I Avoided It.

Pregnancy can come with A LOT of symptoms. While each pregnancy is unique, one common feature of the constant changes our bodies undergo is the onset of pregnancy back pain and aches and pains. This ...
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Pregnant people already had few options for pain. Doctors worry about ripple effects of RFK Jr. linking Tylenol to autism

The federal government’s reported plans to link pregnant people’s use of acetaminophen — the pain-relief drug sold under the brand name Tylenol — as a cause of autism could worsen their health and ...
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High Blood Pressure In Pregnancy Often Goes Unnoticed, ‘Everything Appears Normal,’ Says Doctor, Urges Women To Stay Alert

Healthcare professionals state that high blood pressure during pregnancy is mainly noticed only during routine check-ups, not ...
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Pregnant with pain or fever? Trump says 'fight like hell.' What do doctors say?

President Donald Trump told pregnant women to “tough it out” before taking Tylenol for fever or pain, but doctors tell USA TODAY this is dangerous advice. In a Sept. 22 news conference, the president ...
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Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort − a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously and treated

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Julie Vignato, University of Iowa (THE CONVERSATION) About half to three-quarters of ...