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Pelvic Girdle Pain Support

Pelvic girdle pain can turn walking, stairs and rolling over in bed into hard work. This range covers support belts and maternity compression garments that steady the pelvis through sacroiliac joint (SIJ) strain and pubic symphysis discomfort (SPD), plus simple exercise tools used in pregnancy physiotherapy programs.

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Choosing a sacroiliac belt for pregnancy

A sacroiliac belt is a firm, narrow band worn low across the back of the pelvis, sitting over the SI joints rather than the bump. Many Australian physiotherapists fit the Serola Sacroiliac Belt for SI joint strain: its non-elastic layer mimics ligament support while an elastic layer adds gentle compression, with no buckles digging into your belly. If you'd rather have broader coverage that cradles the bump as well, the Belly Bands maternity sacroiliac belt pairs SI support with a triple-layer panel designed to ease pelvic pressure as your baby grows. Both adjust as your shape changes.

A woman in a gray tank top and black shorts demonstrates wearing the Serola Belt - Pregnancy Sacroiliac Belt by Serola, fastening the Velcro strap around her hips for SI joint support and lower back pain relief while smiling at the camera.
A woman in a gray tank top and black shorts demonstrates wearing the Serola Belt - Pregnancy Sacroiliac Belt by Serola, fastening the Velcro strap around her hips for SI joint support and lower back pain relief while smiling at the camera.

Pregnancy compression shorts or a pelvic belt?

Compression shorts spread gentle, continuous support around the whole pelvis and can be worn under clothes all day, while a belt gives firmer, targeted hold you put on for the activities that need it. SRC's compression garments are ARTG-listed (341087) and use graduated, medical-grade compression with a patented triple-layer gusset; the SRC Pregnancy Shorts are the over-the-bump starting point in this range. Plenty of women use both, shorts for everyday wear and a belt on heavier days. Compare shorts, leggings and rise heights across our pregnancy compression garments.

Staying active with PGP during pregnancy

Keeping gently active within your comfort limits is standard advice for pelvic girdle pain, and low-load strength work is a core part of most pregnancy physiotherapy programs. A pregnancy-safe exercise ball makes supported sitting and hip movement easier late in pregnancy, a resistance band covers strengthening exercises at home, and a spikey massage ball is a simple self-massage tool for tight glutes and hips. These are straightforward fitness tools rather than medical devices, so ask your physiotherapist which pelvic girdle pain exercises suit your stage. If your ache sits higher than the pelvis, our back pain in pregnancy range covers that ground.

A large, inflatable exercise ball, often used for core strengthening and balance exercises."
A large, inflatable exercise ball, often used for core strengthening and balance exercises."

More physio-led support for pregnancy

Blossom Pelvic Health was founded by a physiotherapist focused on pelvic health, and this page is the condition-specific corner of a wider pregnancy range. PGP rarely travels alone, so you'll also find pregnancy support products for every stage, the full collection of pregnancy support belts, bands and braces, and round ligament pain support for that sharp, stretchy ache low in the belly. Because of the intimate nature of these products, we don't accept change-of-mind returns. If an item arrives faulty or damaged, email hello@blossompelvichealth.com.au and we'll look after you. Some items, like SRC garments, have specific exceptions; see our returns policy for the full detail.

PGP and SPD questions, answered

Most women describe an ache or sharp pain at the front of the pelvis, deep in the buttock, or across the lower back. It's often worse with walking, stairs, rolling over in bed or standing on one leg, and it can affect one side or both.

Pelvic girdle pain can begin at any stage of pregnancy, and for many women it builds as the pregnancy progresses and the load on the pelvis increases. Some notice it early. Getting support organised sooner rather than later tends to make the later months more manageable.

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is the umbrella term for pregnancy-related pain around the pelvic joints. SIJ pain affects the sacroiliac joints at the back of the pelvis, while SPD (symphysis pubis dysfunction) affects the joint at the front. Many women experience a mix of both.

Most physiotherapists suggest wearing a support belt for the activities that stir symptoms up, such as walking, shopping or standing at work, rather than around the clock. Follow the fitting guide for your specific belt, and ask your physio about the wearing pattern that suits you.

Not when it's used the way physiotherapists intend: worn for the activities that need it, alongside gentle strengthening exercises. Your muscles keep working underneath the support. If you're worried about relying on it, ask your physio to set a wearing plan for your stage of pregnancy.

Usually, yes. Staying active within your comfort limits is standard advice for PGP. Swimming, walking on flat ground and physio-guided strength work are common choices; let symptoms guide the dose, modify anything that flares the pain, and check in with your physio about what suits your stage.

For most women, yes. PGP usually settles in the weeks after birth as hormones stabilise and the load on the pelvis reduces. A small number of women have symptoms that persist, which is worth raising with a pelvic health physiotherapist rather than waiting it out.

More on pelvic pain in pregnancy

More reading on the aches, twinges and pressure symptoms that often arrive alongside PGP in pregnancy.

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Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) in pregnancy

What's happening at the front of your pelvis when SPD flares, and the day-to-day adjustments that make it easier to live with.

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Vulvar varicosities in pregnancy

Why pressure and heaviness can build low in the pelvis during pregnancy, and where support garments fit into managing the load.

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Carpal tunnel in pregnancy

Pregnancy affects joints well beyond the pelvis. What tingling, numb hands mean and which supports are worth asking your physio about.

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