Pelvic Girdle Pain in pregnancy is common and affects 1 in 5 people. Symptoms can be different for each person but usually people have pain at the back & front of the pelvis, also around the hips and lower back. The link below provides further information and advice about pelvic girdle pain and how it can be managed:
POGP- Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain and other common conditions in pregnancy
Keeping your body in line and straight during moving and sitting or standing still can also help to manage symptoms of pelvic girdle pain.
Click here to see some short videos which show some useful ways to help manage pelvic girdle pain.
Fit for pregnancy
This booklet gives more information on managing the physical demands of pregnancy, and gives general exercise advice.
Mitchell Method of Relaxation
Pregnancy can sometimes be a stressful time for all sorts of reasons. It is important to make sure you take time for yourself, to relax and unwind.
The Mitchell Method of Relaxation is a simple technique which will help you to release areas of tension in your body, which can also help to relieve pain, and help with sleep.
Fit for birth
This booklet gives advice about preparing for labour, including some suggested birthing positions.
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.
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Leicester City:
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Leicestershire & Rutland:
text
07520 615382
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.
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Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland:
call 0300 300 3001
Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.
