Pregnancy is an amazing time, but it also tends to lead to some pretty significant changes to your body! Engaging a women’s health physiotherapist during your pregnancy through to early motherhood is the way to practise self care during this critical period.

There are lots of things women can experience, musculoskeletal pain such as pubic bone pain, lower back pain, sciatica, neck pain, ribs dysfunctions, etc, as your posture starts to adapt to the increase in load and shifting of weight forward. A number of pelvic floor issues might arise that come to our attention, such as incontinence, painful intercourse or heavy vaginal sensation. You might want to exercise and remain as active as you can, but unsure of what to do, or you might be diagnosed with gestational diabetes, or have a high risk placenta position. We can help with all of the above.

There is so much we can do in the pregnancy and early postnatal periods to prepare for birth and welcome motherhood. You don’t need to have a problem to come see us. We prefer to stay on the preventative side, and help you stay functional, active and happy.

Pregnancy Care

Education

Treatment of pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, and rib dysfunctions

Pelvic floor screening (internal vaginal examination)

Perineal Massage

Prenatal Strengthening

Pelvic floor strengthening

Prevention of incontinence and prolapse

Prevent abdominal separation

Birth preparation