Relationship Between Striae Gravidarum and Low-Back Pain Among Pregnant Women: a Cross-Sectional Study

Inclusion Criteria: * • Adult (\>18 years) primigravida at 36-37 weeks of gestation. Uncomplicated singleton pregnancy. Exclusion Criteria: * • Women with multiple pregnancies. * Women having any signs of labor; including detected uterine contractions, rupture of membranes, or cervical dilatation. * Women with any systemic disease, such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia. * Women using any medications during pregnancy, except for iron and vitamins supplements. * Women using preventive topical treatment for striaegravidarum.