If you’re pregnant and waking up with pain in your hips, pelvis, or lower back, you may be experiencing PGP — one of the most common (yet under-treated) causes of discomfort during pregnancy. At Embrace Physio + Pilates in Melbourne, we specialise in treating pelvic pain in pregnancy, and we often see how poor sleep positioning plays a key role in worsening pelvic symptoms. Fortunately, the right sleep setup can relieve pressure, reduce pain, and help you get the rest you need.

By having a pelvic floor assessment in pregnancy, practicing relaxation techniques, birth preparation stretches and learning about controlled pushing, labour positions and other strategies such as perineal massage and the epi- no machine in the context of a vaginal birth, you’ll feel more in control during your birth and better equipped to manage your pelvic health postpartum.