Expectant mothers who struggle with ongoing back or pelvic discomfort should seek medical guidance rather than accepting the pain as unavoidable, according to specialists at SEHA’s Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi.
Dr Rafael Blanco, who leads the Pain Division at the hospital, cautioned against treating such symptoms as a routine burden of pregnancy. “Pregnancy-related pain should not be dismissed as something women simply have to endure. Persistent back or pelvic pain can affect mobility, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life. With early assessment and an appropriate treatment plan, we can help expectant mothers manage pain safely and remain active throughout pregnancy,” he said.
The hospital’s outreach centers on a message that discomfort in the back and pelvis is a legitimate women’s health concern with real treatment options, not merely a condition to be tolerated. Prompt evaluation, the hospital notes, allows clinicians to pinpoint what is driving the pain and to shape a care plan built around comfort, movement, and overall quality of life.
Complaints of this kind are widespread. Certain studies place the share of pregnant women affected by back and pelvic pain as high as 75 percent. A frequent assumption among patients is that the discomfort comes with the territory, yet the hospital stresses that pain which disrupts sleep, movement, mood, or everyday routines warrants attention.
Several factors can feed into the problem. The physical shifts that accompany pregnancy, having gone through multiple pregnancies, extended periods of sitting, limited physical activity, and other lifestyle habits can all add strain to the body. Within the region, these elements may intensify the discomfort some mothers face.
Left unaddressed, the pain carries consequences that reach beyond the physical. It can erode a woman’s ability to move freely, weigh on her mental health, and stand in the way of resting well or participating fully in her own prenatal care.
The hospital advises women dealing with severe or lasting back or pelvic pain to raise the matter with their healthcare provider, above all when the pain begins to interfere with walking, rest, daily tasks, or emotional health.
