Exercise in Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy is safe for mother and baby and is recommended to all pregnant women in the absence of the precautions listed below. A systematic review in 2012 summarised all research papers that studied physical exercise during pregnancy and concluded that all pregnant women should be encouraged to participate in aerobic and strength training […]
What is pelvic girdle pain (PGP)?
It is a general term for pregnancy-related muscle pain in the pelvic region (as shown in the picture). The HSE define the pain as ‘pain in the joints that make up your pelvic girdle’ (Management of pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy and post-partum, HSE clinical practice guideline 2012). Pain can also travel into the back […]