Short answer: back aches are common after childbirth. Carrying, feeding and lifting a baby loads the back, and the body is still recovering. The general back pain advice applies: keep gently active, use heat or cold for comfort, and ask your doctor before starting anything strenuous.[1]
Back pain after childbirth: what to know
- Lift the baby close to your body, bend at the knees, and change feeding positions with cushion support.
- Short walks and gentle stretches are usually welcome once your doctor says it's fine.
- Warmth can ease stiffness.[1]
When to talk to your doctor
Talk to your doctor if the pain is severe, comes on suddenly, or comes with fever, numbness or changes in bladder or bowel control.[1] Our visitor story of a mother with back pain after childbirth is here: read it.
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Written by the Prife iTeraCare team and last reviewed on 10 October 2026. This is general information, not medical advice, and it does not replace your doctor or physiotherapist. A session is a wellness experience, not a medical treatment.
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