Who this is for

You may benefit from physiotherapy during pregnancy if you are experiencing:

  • Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)

  • Hip or lower back pain

  • Pain with walking, turning or sleep

  • Difficulty staying active during pregnancy

  • New bladder, bowel or prolapse symptoms during pregnancy

Common conditions include

  • Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain

  • Lower back pain in pregnancy

  • Changes in pelvic floor function

  • Reduced strength or stability

How physiotherapy can help

Physiotherapy during pregnancy focuses on reducing pain, supporting movement and helping you stay active safely.

Treatment is tailored to your stage of pregnancy, your symptoms and your goals, and may include:

  • Strength and stability exercises

  • Movement and activity modification

  • Pain management strategies

  • Pelvic floor muscle exercises

  • Bladder and bowel habit advice

  • Guidance on safe and appropriate exercise

Staying active during pregnancy

Staying active during pregnancy can support both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Physiotherapy can help you understand:

  • What feels safe for your body

  • How to modify movement as your pregnancy progresses

  • How to stay active without worsening symptoms

Supporting you through pregnancy

Every pregnancy is different, and symptoms can change over time.

Support is individualised to help you manage symptoms, maintain confidence in movement and prepare for the later stages of pregnancy.