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Everything you need to know about exercise in pregnancy
This should cover all the questions I'm normally asked about exercise and pregnancy, but if you have any questions I haven't covered please ask below!
For most women, exercising during pregnancy will be of great benefit. You should always seek the advice of your healthcare provider first, especially if you have a higher risk pregnancy or an underlying health issue. They will then advise you on the type of exercise that is suitable for you.
All the published guidelines and benefits are based …
A Pain in the Bum - Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP), sometimes known as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or SI Joint Pain - can be felt in the back, bum, legs and front of pelvis.
It’s a common problem in pregnancy – 20% of pregnant women get it, although it can be as much as 50%. But remember common does not mean normal - so you don't have to just put up with it! The good news is that it does tend to clear up after pregnancy – only 7-8% women still have a problem postnatally. But how you deal with it in pregnancy wil…
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