Im 29 weeks pregnant and having back pains

by Gina
(Phoenix, AZ)

I'm 29 weeks pregnant and having back pains when I walk. I know that I have more weight in front of me due to growing belly, but this really hurts. I am not so worried about the pain that I feel right now, but I have 10 more weeks to go. Is this going to get worse? How will I be able to walk in another few weeks once me and the baby put on a few more pounds?

Slouching is not an option, or I would topple over! This is my first pregnancy and I never had back trouble before. But this backache that starts whenever I walk has me wondering if it will go away once I deliver or not. I was already scared about the complications that can come from an epidural, but I may still end up with a back problem even if I deliver naturally.

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Im 29 weeks pregnant and having back pains

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Jan 18, 2010

The epidural can cause back problems
by: Naomi

Getting an epidural can cause back problems in the future. Even if you are perfectly still when the anesthesiologist is applying the drug. The spine is very sensitive and there are risks involved any time you use it. That's why I delivered both of my kids totally naturally.

I'm not saying that you will definitely develop a problem in the future, but if you can you should try to deliver naturally. Of course if you or the baby is in distress and they advise an emergency c-section,then of course you should do what's best.

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