<![CDATA[Low back pain is one of the most common complaints experienced during the third trimester of pregnancy as a result of anatomical, hormonal, and biomechanical changes that occur throughout pregnancy. Increased maternal body weight and uterine enlargement place greater pressure on the lumbar region, which may reduce comfort, interfere with daily activities, and affect the mother's quality of rest. One of the non-pharmacological interventions that can be applied to manage this complaint is prenatal yoga. This final project aimed to provide midwifery care for a third-trimester pregnant woman experiencing low back pain through the implementation of prenatal yoga. This report employed a case study design using a midwifery care management approach, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The subject of the case study was Mrs. L, a 26-year-old G2P1A0 woman at 33 weeks of gestation, whose primary complaint was low back pain. Midwifery care was provided over three visits from June to July 2026. The interventions included health education, prenatal yoga performed 2–3 times per week for 30–60 minutes per session, warm compresses using a hot water bag, the use of a maternity support belt, advice to sleep in the left lateral position, postural correction, restriction of strenuous activities, adequate nutritional intake, sufficient rest, and continuous monitoring of both maternal and fetal conditions. Following the interventions, both the mother and the fetus remained in good condition. Assessment of pain intensity using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) demonstrated a decrease from a score of 5 at the first visit to 3 at the second visit and 2 at the third visit. In addition, the mother reported greater comfort in performing daily activities and was compliant with all recommendations provided. Regular prenatal yoga combined with education on daily activity modification, proper body posture, adequate rest, and a healthy lifestyle was shown to reduce the intensity of low back pain in third-trimester pregnant women. Therefore, prenatal yoga can be considered a safe and effective non-pharmacological intervention in midwifery care for pregnant women experiencing low back pain.]]>
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