<![CDATA[Back pain is one of the most common discomforts experienced by pregnant women in the third trimester, potentially reducing mobility, sleep quality, and overall comfort during pregnancy. This study aimed to analyze the effect of Child's Pose (*Balasana*) on reducing back pain in third-trimester pregnant women at South Bolaang Mongondow Regional General Hospital (RSUD). A quantitative approach was employed using a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, based on data from 20 pregnant women. Pain levels were measured using the Numeric Rating Scale before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods, specifically the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The majority of respondents were aged 25–29 years (40.0%), had a junior high school education (55.0%), were housewives (95.0%), and were in the 30–33 week gestational age range (65.0%). The mean pain score decreased from 4.15 ± 1.57 to 2.20 ± 1.40, representing a mean reduction of 1.95 points. Nineteen out of 20 respondents (95.0%) experienced a reduction in pain. The Wilcoxon test results indicated a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). Child's Pose (*Balasana*) can be considered a simple, low-cost, safe, and practical non-pharmacological intervention for alleviating back pain during the third trimester of pregnancy.]]>
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