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Providing support and information about pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP).

https://linktr.ee/Thepelvicpartnership

The Pelvic Partnership provides information to women with PGP and healthcare professionals raising awareness that it is a pelvic joint problem (not hormonal) which responds well to manual therapy treatment. PGP, formerly known as Symphysis P***s Dysfunction (SPD), affects up to 1 in 5 women and causes pain and stiffness in and around the pelvic joints and lo

wer back and can impact on walking, climbing stairs and other activities that most people take for granted. Most women with PGP respond well to treatment from a 'hands on' manual therapist (physiotherapist, osteopath or chiropractor) but this is often not offered as a treatment option. The Pelvic Partnership is helping to change this and ensure that women receive the correct treatment as soon as their symptoms start preventing long-term pain and disability and the associated emotional and psychological problems this can cause. For more information please visit www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk - we have packed our website with information about PGP, so please do have a read, and use and share this resource.

18/06/2026

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up - and we'd love you to join us!

Join us online on Thursday 2nd July at 8pm to meet the Pelvic Partnership team, find out more about the charity, and hear about the work we do to support women experiencing pelvic girdle pain (PGP).

Whether you've been part of our community for years or you're new to us, this is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and see how we're making a difference.

👉 Visit our Linktree to register — link in bio!

📅 Thursday 2nd July | 🕗 8pm | 💻 Online

17/06/2026

Last week our Trustee Claire represented the Pelvic Partnership at a meeting with the National Maternity and Neonatal Collective.

Over 100 organisations came together, alongside Secretary of State for Health and Social Care James Murray, Baroness Gillian Merron, Michelle Welsh MP (the government's newly appointed National Maternity Advisor), and Professor Donald Peebles of NHS England.

Together the group discussed the priorites from the collective's plan with the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation team, and how they can actually be implemented.

We are so proud to be part of this collective. Thank you to for convening such powerful work!

16/06/2026

📣 We're going LIVE on Wednesday 24th June at 12pm!

Joining us is Dr Alex Cooke (), an NHS GP, women's health advocate, and champion for maternal mental health.

We'll be talking all things pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and how your GP can help. Pain is not something you just have to put up with.

💬 We'll be covering:
✔️ What GPs know about PGP
✔️ Clinical guidance for treating PGP
✔️ What to ask at your 6-week postnatal check — and what to expect
✔️ How your GP can support you

If you've ever been told your pain is "just part of pregnancy" or felt dismissed at an appointment, this one is for you.

Set a reminder and bring your questions!

📅 Wednesday 24th June | 🕛 12pm | 📱 Instagram Live

10/06/2026

In Westminster today discussing with Secretary of State for Health how to improve maternity and neonatal care

26/05/2026

Do you want to know more about pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP)?

Join us on Insta Stories this Friday 5th June for our monthly Insta Q & A about PGP with our peer support team!

20/05/2026

"Give yourself time. You are strong. It will get better"

There are a number of stories on our website of people's experience of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. You can find these on our website under 'About PGP', or via our Linktree.

If you would like to share your story, get in touch via DM or email: [email protected]

14/05/2026

📢 Could you help with this research? 💜

If you've given birth in the last two years, a UCL researcher would love to hear about your experiences of pelvic health after having a baby.

You don't need to have used any formal services, all experiences and opinions are welcome whether that's NHS care, private physio, yoga classes, apps, or even TikTok videos!

✅ Who? Any 18+ mum living in the UK who has given birth in the past 24 months
📱 What? A short online 1-to-1 chat
🗓️ When: At a time that suits you — evenings, weekends, before the school run

This study is part of an MSc in Health Psychology at UCL

For more information or to sign up 👉 email [email protected]

Find out more at the link in our bio 🔗

13/05/2026

PGP affects 1 in 5 pregnancies, yet it remains under-researched.

Better research means better diagnosis, better treatment, and better outcomes for everyone who experiences pelvic girdle pain. The people best placed to shape that research are those who have lived it.

Swipe through to find out why PGP research matters, how your experience can make a real difference, and how you can get involved, whether that's completing a short survey, joining an advisory group, or simply sharing your story.

Find current studies looking for participants 👉 pelvicpartnership.org.uk/research-opportunities

Are you a researcher working on PGP? We'd love to hear from you — get in touch at [email protected]

Save this post to share with someone who might want to get involved, follow us so you never miss a new research opportunity, and get in touch if you are interested in taking part.

11/05/2026

Have you experienced pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP)? We want to hear from you. 💙

The Pelvic Partnership's 2026 survey takes just 10 minutes to complete and will help us understand what information, treatment, and support is available to women and birthing people with PGP across the UK — so we can work toward better care for everyone.

Scan the QR code or click the link below to take part:

https://forms.gle/DRs5G6T42WpDkBLe8

If you're a healthcare professional, please share this with anyone you've supported who has experienced PGP. Every response makes a difference. 🙏

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