Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman's life, but during what is often a period of blissful anticipation, moms-to-be can also experience discomfort and other sometimes serious ...

The sacrum is a bone at the back of the pelvis between the hip bones. A sacral fracture can cause symptoms including lower back and buttock pain, swelling, and reduced bowel and bladder control.

During pregnancy, your body ramps up production of a hormone called relaxin. Aptly named, relaxin loosens ligaments and joints to help make way for your baby’s journey through the birth canal. But ...