Pregnancy & Postpartum
Gentle support for your body through pregnancy and recovery.
Pregnancy asks a great deal of the body in a short space of time. As posture, weight and the pelvis change, comfortable patterns of movement can become strained. Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy is gentle, safe and non-invasive — it works with these changes to ease discomfort and help the body adapt and prepare for birth.
How osteopathy can help during pregnancy
- Low back, hip and pelvic (sacroiliac) pain
- Sciatica and round ligament pain
- Rib, mid-back and breathing discomfort
- Heartburn, reflux and digestive complaints
- Swelling, leg cramps and general tension
- Preparing the pelvis and surrounding tissues for birth
Care after birth
Recovery after delivery is just as important. Gentle treatment can support the body as it returns to balance — addressing posture, the pelvis and pelvic floor, and the aches that come with feeding and caring for a newborn. Many parents bring themselves and their baby in together.