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Your Pelvis at Night in Pregnancy: What the NHS and Tommy's Say
The NHS and Tommy's both write about pelvic girdle pain, or PGP, and both suggest a pillow between your legs in bed. Here is some of what each says — not everything on their pages. A separate section below maps where our shapes physically sit; neither source evaluates Queen Rose products.
What it is
The NHS says some women may develop pelvic pain in pregnancy, sometimes called pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). Tommy's says it used to be known as SPD but now it's usually called PGP.
At night
The NHS lists turning over in bed among the times the pain can be worse. The NHS also lists walking, going up or down stairs, standing on one leg, and moving your legs apart.
The NHS suggests putting a pillow between your legs for extra support in bed. Tommy's also suggests putting a pillow between your legs in bed.
In its sleep position Q&A, Tommy's says putting a pillow under your bump and between your legs may help you get comfortable on your side. Tommy's also mentions keeping your knees together when turning over.
After the birth
Tommy's says that for most people, PGP symptoms get better soon after giving birth, and for some it takes a few weeks or months. If you're still in pain after you've had your baby, Tommy's says to talk to your midwife or GP.
When the sources say to contact someone about PGP
The NHS says to call your midwife or GP if you have pelvic pain and it's hard for you to move around, it hurts to get out of a car or turn over in bed, or it's painful going up or down stairs. Tommy's says to talk to your midwife or GP about your pain.
Which of our shapes sits between your legs
The sources discuss pillow placement generally. They do not evaluate or recommend Queen Rose products; the section below just maps where each of our shapes physically sits.
- U-shape — one side sits between your legs
- E-shape — a channel between your legs
- Contour pillow — the lower section fits between your legs
The honest part
A pillow supports the position you choose — it does not prevent normal movement. And it's support for how you rest, not treatment for how you feel. For questions about pregnancy sleep positions, follow the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
Where to go from here
A Pillow Between the Knees: What the Sources Say covers what ACOG and Mayo Clinic say about that placement. Where Support Goes When You Sleep on Your Side in Pregnancy covers the other places the sources mention.
Sources
NHS — Pelvic pain in pregnancy (last reviewed 12 December 2022).
Tommy's — Pelvic pain (PGP or SPD) in pregnancy, reviewed by Kate Marsh (last reviewed December 2025).
Tommy's — Sleep position in pregnancy Q&A (last reviewed 11 June 2026).
Checked by Queen Rose on 6 October 2026.
FAQ
Q · Is SPD the same as pelvic girdle pain?
Tommy's says pelvic pain in pregnancy used to be known as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) but now it's usually called pelvic girdle pain (PGP).
Q · Where do you put a pillow for SPD at night?
The NHS suggests a pillow between your legs for extra support in bed. Tommy's says putting a pillow under your bump and between your legs may help you get comfortable on your side.
Q · Does it go away after the baby is born?
Tommy's says that for most people, PGP symptoms get better soon after giving birth, and for some it takes a few weeks or months. If you're still in pain after you've had your baby, Tommy's says to talk to your midwife or GP.