Pregnancy and Early Postnatal

Welcome to the POGP Pregnancy and Early Postnatal section.

Find out more about pregnancy and early postnatal topics on our dedicated pages:

• Pregnancy related Pelvic girdle pain and low back pain during pregnancy and after having a baby.
• Other musculoskeletal symptoms in pregnancy
• Tummy muscle separation (DRAM) in pregnancy
• Bladder and bowel incontinence during pregnancy and after having a baby.
• Recovery from C-Section

• Perineal healing after having vaginal birth

• Advice & Guidance for Exercise in the Childbearing Years

External links

• The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) - Tears hub   

This hub aims to inform about the types of tears that can occur during childbirth, how to minimise your risk of deeper tearing, and what can be done to help your recovery if you do tear.