Low Back Pain during Pregnancy and Delivery Outcomes
Arrigo Fruscalzo, Paolo Cocco, Ambrogio P. Londero, Markus Gantert · Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie · 2022 · Heft 02 · S. 104-111
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Abstract Aim To evaluate low back pain (LBP) incidence and impact throughout pregnancy in terms of women’s well-being and delivery outcomes. Material and methods Cross-sectional prospective study conducted on singleton pregnancies at ≥37th gestational age admitted for delivery. Localization of LBP, intensity and frequency as well as derived functional disability status were assessed with a self-reported questionnaire. Main delivery outcomes including mode of delivery, and maternal or neonatal complications were recorded. Results A total of 229 women participated in the study. LBP prevalence amounted to 55.9%, wi…
