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Back to Top. In This Article. What is symphysis pubis dysfunction? Continue Reading Below. More on Pregnancy Symptoms. Pelvic girdle pain PGP is pain which is felt around the pelvic joints, lower back, hips and thighs. Around 1 in 4 pregnant women experience PGP. It can vary from mild to severe. The symptoms can be different for each woman. Although this pain is common, it is not a normal part of pregnancy.
Symptoms can vary and may be more severe for some women. You may have pain or discomfort in any or all of the following places:. Page last reviewed: 24 June Next review due: 24 May Read our cookies policy to find out more about our cookies and how we use them. If you're well, it's really important you go to all your appointments and scans for the health of you and your baby. If you're pregnant, hospitals and clinics are making sure it's safe for you to go to appointments.
They will advise you what to do. Getting diagnosed as early as possible can help keep pain to a minimum and avoid long-term discomfort. You can ask your midwife for a referral to a physiotherapist who specialises in obstetric pelvic joint problems.
Physiotherapy aims to relieve or ease pain, improve muscle function, and improve your pelvic joint position and stability. These problems tend not to get completely better until the baby is born, but treatment from an experienced practitioner can improve the symptoms during pregnancy. You can contact the Pelvic Partnership for information and support. Your physiotherapist may recommend a pelvic support belt to help ease your pain, or crutches to help you get around.
It can help to plan your day so you avoid activities that cause you pain. For example, do not go up or down stairs more often than you have to. The physiotherapist should be able to provide advice on coping with the emotional impact of living with chronic pain, such as using relaxation techniques. If your pain is causing you considerable distress, then you should let your GP or midwife know.
You may require additional treatment. Plan ahead and talk about your birth plan with your birth partner and midwife. Write in your birth plan that you have PGP, so the people supporting you during labour and birth will be aware of your condition.
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