
Woman's Hour Women pursuing peace, Pelvic girdle pain, New musical Coven
Nov 14, 2025
Layla Alsheikh and Mor Ynon, both members of the Parents Circle Families Forum, discuss their journeys of reconciliation following personal losses in the Israel-Palestine conflict. They share their challenges and hopes for lasting peace, navigating complex emotions after tragedy. Meanwhile, Rebecca Brewer reveals insights into her all-female musical Coven, which explores the Pendle witch trials, emphasizing women's voices and experiences. She discusses the creative process, themes of empowerment, and the unique atmosphere of a female-led production.
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Push For Specialist Pelvic Care
- If you experience pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy, tell your midwife or GP and keep pushing for help.
- Seek specialist pelvic health physiotherapy and insist on appropriate manual treatment rather than generic exercises.
PGP Is Common And Can Start Early
- Pelvic girdle pain affects about one in five pregnant people and can start early, not just late in pregnancy.
- Underlying hypermobility or connective tissue disorders increase early risk and severity.
Crutches And Private Physio During Pregnancy
- Victoria developed pubic symphysis pain from about 20 weeks and was on crutches for the last three months of her first pregnancy.
- She only understood the condition after private physiotherapy provided hands-on joint manipulation.

