Pregnancy Support Shorts & Leggings for Pelvic Girdle Pain
Professional Endorsements
We have trialled the Coretech shorts with two members of the squad and have had very positive results
DR STEVEN LILLEY
Physiotherapist, Manchester city FC
The Coretech technology with its waistband and high compression are the main reasons why I prefer to use the shorts with the squad. Most of the junior squad train in the shorts and we have had good feedback on the prevention of lumbopelvic issues this season. It’s the best around
COLIN LEWIN
Performance, Arsenal FC
The boys use Panadol for headaches and Supacore Coretech shorts for injury prevention
Jose Cavalho
Performance Head - Premier League /FIFA medical
Les shorts et leggings prénatals Supacore Coretech Compression sont classés comme un dispositif médical qui utilise l'ingénierie de cartographie corporelle avec compression graduée pour reproduire le système de stabilité profonde du corps et fournir une compression ciblée dans tout le bassin et le tronc. Cela peut vous aider tout au long de votre grossesse.
- Nos shorts et leggings brevetés de soutien à la grossesse sont tricotés sans couture pour éviter les frottements (frottement des cuisses) et sont confortables avec une zone de flexion douce « sur la bosse » qui s'adapte à la croissance du bébé.
- La compression médicale cartographiée par le corps aide à soulager les douleurs pelviennes (SIJ), les douleurs dans le bas du dos, les douleurs du nerf sciatique et à soulager la sensation de « lourdeur dans l'aine ».
- Amélioration du flux sanguin : la compression aide à repousser le sang vers le haut des jambes, ce qui peut aider à réduire l'enflure et à améliorer la circulation. Cela peut aider à réduire la pression sur le bas du dos.
- Fatigue musculaire réduite : La compression aide à réduire la fatigue musculaire en réduisant l’accumulation d’acide lactique. Cela peut aider à réduire la douleur et l’inconfort dans le bas du dos.
- Risque réduit de blessure : La compression contribue à réduire le risque de blessure en apportant un soutien aux muscles et aux articulations du bas du dos. Cela peut aider à prévenir les blessures telles que les foulures, les entorses et les maux de dos.
- Posture améliorée : La compression peut aider à améliorer la posture en fournissant un soutien et un alignement de la colonne vertébrale. Cela peut aider à réduire la douleur et l’inconfort dans le bas du dos.
Which one is right for me?
| Product | Price (AUD) | Length / style | Choose it if you want… | Compression (as stated on site) | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORETECH® Emma Pregnancy Support Shorts | A$149 | Shorts; Blush or Black | Relief for pelvic girdle pain, SPD, hip and lower back pain and sciatica; anti-chafing for warm weather; worn under clothing | 15-20 mmHg (medium grade, Emma compression page) | S-XL |
| CORETECH® Jenny Pregnancy Support Leggings | A$199 | Full length, black | Pelvic support plus graduated leg compression for swelling, heavy legs and varicose veins | 20 mmHg (product page badge) | S-XXL |
| Women's Copper-Infused Graduated Compression Socks | A$99 | Socks; Black or Blue | Lower-leg circulation support from calf to foot, with copper yarn for freshness | Graduated (figure not stated) | S/M, M/L, L/XXL |
Quick picks
- Pelvic, groin or lower back pain, especially in summer: Emma shorts (A$149).
- Pelvic pain plus swollen or heavy legs, or varicose veins: Jenny leggings (A$199).
- Long flights or long days standing: add the copper-infused compression socks (A$99).
- After the baby arrives: move to the postpartum range, which has a 25+ mmHg built-in SI-belt waistband for C-section and DRAM recovery.
Frequently asked questions
Can compression shorts help pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy?
Yes. External pelvic support from an SI belt or a pregnancy compression garment is one of the options used to stabilise the pelvis and reduce pregnancy-related pelvic pain, alongside physiotherapy, exercise and hydrotherapy. Supacore's Emma shorts and Jenny leggings build that pelvic support into a seamless garment using patented CORETECH® compression through the pelvis and core.
When should I start wearing pregnancy support shorts?
Many women start wearing pregnancy support wear around the end of the first trimester (12-16 weeks). You can start earlier if you have lower back pain, pelvic instability or pre-existing pelvic girdle pain. Pelvic girdle pain most often begins between 14 and 30 weeks.
Should I choose Emma shorts or Jenny leggings?
Choose Emma shorts (A$149) if your main problem is pelvic, hip, groin or lower back pain, especially in warm weather, because they have anti-chafing technology. Choose Jenny leggings (A$199) if you also have leg swelling, heaviness or varicose veins, because they add graduated compression down the legs.
What size pregnancy shorts should I buy?
Supacore recommends sizing down when you're pregnant, because the pregnancy styles are designed to grow with you and your baby. Use the size guide with your current weight and trimester. Some women need two sizes to last the whole pregnancy, and Supacore will discount a second pair.
How should I wear Emma pregnancy support shorts?
Wear Emma shorts under your clothing, over your underwear, rather than as outerwear. Pull them up to the thighs and then roll them up over your tummy, rather than pulling them up by the waistband.
Who designed Supacore's pregnancy range?
The Emma shorts and Jenny leggings were designed by Dr Carolyn Taylor, an Australian physiotherapist (PhD) and expert in pelvic instability during pregnancy. She also co-created the patented CORETECH® waistband.
Can I claim pregnancy support shorts on my health fund?
You may be able to. Supacore pregnancy garments are a Class I medical device registered with the TGA (ARTG 372671), and members of eligible health funds may claim under Extras cover that includes medical compression garments. Ask your physio, obstetrician or GP to complete Supacore's Health Fund Rebate Form.
Guides and help
- Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy: what it is and how CORETECH can help
- What is pelvic girdle pain (PGP)? A physiotherapist's guide
- 25% of pregnant women suffer from pelvic girdle pain
- Pregnancy-related pelvic pain
- Understanding symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)
- Relieving sciatica during pregnancy
- Pregnancy and back pain
- Prenatal support wear: when to start and what to wear
- Belly bands vs Supacore
- Travelling while pregnant
- Postpartum collection