Easing pelvic girdle pain
Simple tips for PGP / SPD in pregnancy
Pelvic girdle pain is common but not normal, and it's treatable. This one-page sheet brings together the tips I've shared with the mums-to-be in my classes for 20 years: small everyday changes, gentle moves and when to ask for help. Pop your email in below and it's yours.
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What's on the sheet
One printable A4 page you can stick on the fridge, save to your phone or share with your partner.
Everyday moves
Getting in and out of the car, turning over in bed, getting dressed and walking with less pain.
Positions to avoid
The everyday positions and movements that tend to make PGP worse, and what to do instead.
Moves that help
Gentle pelvic floor work, knee squeezes, birth ball foot hovers and the Mermaid sequence.
Rest and support
Sleeping comfortably, pacing yourself, support belts and getting the right physio help.
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You don't have to put up with it
If you think you have PGP, ask your midwife or GP to refer you to a women's health physiotherapist. They can assess you and give you specific guidance and exercises for your own unique case. The sooner you get support, the easier it usually is to manage.
More support from LushTums
Gentle, safe movement can make a real difference to pelvic pain. In every LushTums class we offer PGP-safe alternatives, so you can keep moving comfortably.
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Hi, I'm Clare
I founded LushTums in Brighton in 2007. I'm a Senior Yoga Teacher, doula and FEDANT-accredited antenatal educator, and I've spent 20 years helping mums-to-be feel strong, calm and prepared for birth.
For information and education only. This isn't medical advice and doesn't replace care from your midwife, GP or physiotherapist. If your pain is severe, getting worse or stopping you moving around, please speak to your maternity team.