Can breathing exercises ease pelvic pain after childbirth? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06284278
First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tests whether 8 weeks of diaphragmatic breathing or pelvic stabilization exercises, done at home via video calls, can reduce pain and disability in 60 postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Participants will also receive pelvic anatomy education. The goal is to find a convenient, effective treatment that improves quality of life for new mothers.
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National Cheng Kung University
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What this could mean
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Active substance
diaphragmatic breathing exercise and pelvic stabilization exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide effective, accessible home-based exercise options to reduce pain and improve quality of life for new mothers with pelvic girdle pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (60 participants) comparing two non-drug interventions. Results may not apply to all postpartum women, and the exercises may not outperform simple education.
Conditions
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