Ritu Verma Ritu Verma Asked 7 months ago

When does back pain start in pregnancy?

I'm having some mild backaches already and I'm just in my first trimester. Is this normal? My mother said back pain is common but usually in the later months. When does back pain typically start in pregnancy?

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Anushka Nair Anushka Nair Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Back pain can surprisingly start quite early in pregnancy, sometimes even in the first trimester, due to hormonal changes. However, it commonly intensifies in the second and third trimesters as the uterus expands and posture changes. Always best to consult your doctor for personalized advice.

Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh, I thought it would only start much later, like when the belly is very big. So, it can be early also? What can be done for it then?

Rakesh Sharma Rakesh Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Back pain is very common in pregnancy. It can begin mid-first trimester due to hormonal changes or later as the weight increases. Important thing is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, stay active as advised by doctor, and keep up with your checkups. Don't ignore severe pain.

Neha Patel Neha Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

You might start feeling some backache even in the first trimester because of hormones like relaxin, which loosen joints. But typically, it gets more pronounced in the second and third trimesters as your center of gravity shifts. Good posture and supportive shoes help a lot.

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Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I remember panicking about every ache! Back pain started for me around 18-20 weeks, and I thought something was wrong. But doc said it's super normal. It's often due to your body changing, so don't worry too much, but do mention it in your check-ups.

Shruti Kapoor Shruti Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I started getting mild lower back aches around 14-16 weeks. It wasn't intense, but definitely noticeable. My gynaecologist recommended wearing flat shoes and doing some pelvic tilts, which really helped! So yeah, it can start earlier than you think.

Sarita Devi Sarita Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Aiyo, back pain starts for many women around the middle of pregnancy, when the baby grows. But for some, even earlier. My village women say rest and warm oil massage can help. But always ask lady doctor also.

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Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It's natural to feel anxious about any new pain in pregnancy. Back pain is super common, and it can actually start anywhere from late first trimester to the third. For me, it was around 4 months. Just make sure to mention it to your doctor, they can reassure you and suggest safe relief.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My wife had mild back pain around her 4th month, but we just brushed it off. It became unbearable by the 7th month. My advice is, don't ignore even small pains. Talk to your doctor early, they can help you manage it better.

Anjali Singh Anjali Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

With my first pregnancy, I started having lower back pain around my fifth month. With the second, it was even earlier, closer to the end of the first trimester. So I guess it's not a fixed time; it depends on your body and pregnancy.

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