Pelvic girdle pain

Pelvic girdle pain
SpecialtyOB/GYN

Pelvic girdle pain (abbreviated PGP) can be described as a pregnancy discomfort for some women and a severe disability for others. PGP can cause pain, instability and limitation of mobility and functioning in any of the three pelvic joints. PGP has a long history of recognition, mentioned by Hippocrates[1] and later described in medical literature by Snelling.[2]

The affection appears to consist of relaxation of the pelvic articulations, becoming apparent suddenly after parturition or gradually during pregnancy and permitting a degree of mobility of the pelvic bones which effectively hinders locomotion and gives rise to the most peculiar and alarming sensations.

— Snelling (1870), [2]
  1. ^ Owens Kelly, Pearson Anne, Mason Gerald (2002). "Pubic Symphysis Separation". Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review. 13 (2): 141–155. doi:10.1017/s0965539502000244.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b Pain In Childbearing, Key Issues In Management, Margaret Yerby, Lesley Page.