Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Contents:

01:01 - When you should see your GP
01:15 - SPD/Pelvic Girdle Pain
01:54 - Pregnancy belt
02:27 - Sleeping
02:48 - Pain relief
03:17 - Bath and essential oils
04:43 - Swimming
05:11 - Water birth
06:16 - Travelling
07:02 - At work
07:42 - Birthing ball
08:06 - Relieving pain at home - ice and heat

Back pain can be a constant companion in pregnancy, especially as you approach your due date.

We asked a midwife, Clare (Mumsy Midwife), to go over what you can do to ease the pain with Hayley (Land of Lawson) and Becky (The Vegan Mama). Remedies, medicine, birthing balls, swimming - it's all covered.

Lots more info here - mumsnet.com/pregnancy/spd-in-pregnancy

NHS advice - nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/backache-pregnant

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