The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy professional group POGP produce patient advice and information leaflets.
Below you will find links to their leaflets on:
Antenatal careChartered Society of Physiotherapy – Pelvic, Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy Group Patient Information Leaflets
These are some of the leaflets available through their website which are free to download and print. Please click on the titles to access the leaflets. We especially urge all new parents to see the leaflet ‘Fit for the Future’ for comprehensive postnatal advice following both caesarean and vaginal deliveries.
Antenatal Care
Fit for Pregnancy – exercises and advice for staying fit and healthy in pregnancy
Fit for Birth – Essential exercises and advice
Pelvic Girdle Pain for Mums-to-be and new mothers
Postnatal Advice
Fit for the Future- Essential advice and exercise following childbirth
Exercise following pregnancy (generalised advice not discussing baby-related activities)
Pelvic Girdle Pain for Mums-to-be and new mothers
Generalised leaflets for anyone in the pre-or post-delivery stages:
Pelvic Floor Exercises
