My lower back has been aching for few days now, 28 weeks. i think its just the weight but sometimes it gets sharp and i panic. how do u know when its normal vs when u should call the doc?
Honestly most back pain is just the weight and posture, I had it in both pregnancies. A warm compress, good support pillow and gentle movement helped. But if it feels like cramping waves or is very intense, ring your doctor.
I worried about every twinge, so I get it. What calmed me was knowing dull achy back pain is usual, but sharp or constant severe pain needs a call to the gynac. Trust your gut, if it feels wrong, just ask.
Mild back pain is normal, but if its sudden, severe, rhythmic like contractions, or comes with bleeding or fever, call your gynac right away. In my complicated pregnancy back pain was a warning sign. Better to check than to wait.
