title: Protecting the back during pregnancy.
abstract: Although pregnancy is a healthy condition, anatomical changes do occur that cause poor alignment and low back pain. A pregnant worker will feel stronger and more comfortable if she maintains her pelvis in a tilted position. The occupational health nurse can instruct the pregnant worker about exercises and proper body mechanics so that she maintains good spine alignment.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jacobson
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001416:Back Pain / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000451:nursing*; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing*