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Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy: what helps, what to avoid and why we do not cup the lower back during pregnancy

Pelvic girdle pain affects around one in five pregnant people and is caused by the pelvic joints becoming more mobile while the muscles have to work harder. It is harmless for the baby but can make daily life hard. Here is what helps, what to avoid, when to seek care, and why we advise against cupping on the lower back and pelvis during pregnancy.