PREGNANCY DISCOMFORT

Pregnancy is a wonderful journey, but it also places incredible demands on a woman’s body.

As the baby grows, expectant mothers experience unique stresses, from increased weight and a shifting centre of gravity to looser ligaments and fluid retention.

Together, these changes can put additional strain on the hips, pelvis, and spine.

Osteopathic care during pregnancy offers ongoing support rather than a quick fix, helping mothers adapt to the constant shifts their bodies experience as the baby develops.

While some discomfort is often expected, persistent back and pelvic pain shouldn’t be something you simply endure.

EXPERIENCE

COMMON PAIN COMPLAINTS

Whole Health Osteopathy has decades of combined clinical experience treating and managing women through their pregnancies and supporting their post-natal care.

We offer treatment through the use of specialised pregnancy pillows, so you can even lie face down comfortably and safely.

Osteopathy may assist you with the diagnosis, treatment or management of common pain complaints.

Lower back and buttock pain

Sciatica (pain down the leg)

Neck, shoulder and mid-back pain

Headaches

Groin pain or discomfort

Discomfort whilst sleeping

Pelvic Instability Syndrome

Sacroiliac joint pain (SIJ pain)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Pelvic floor weakness or incontinence.

GETTING YOUR BODY READY FOR BIRTH

FOLLOWING THE BIRTH

At Whole Health Osteo, we work with women across all trimesters of pregnancy to prepare your body for labour and birth. We can:

Carry out a thorough assessment to identify any musculoskeletal or postural issues
Develop a management plan that consists of manual therapy and exercise to prepare your body for labour and birth
Provide individualised treatment that encourages movement and reduces pain and tension during pregnancy
Provide specific exercise, positioning and postural advice to aid with comfort and reduce postural fatigue
Liaise with your midwife, obstetrician or GP and provide appropriate referral, if necessary

After the birth of your baby, your body may need some time to recover. Your osteopath will take a health history to identify any post-partum complications such as post-natal depression, pelvic floor conditions, mastitis or breastfeeding issues.

Osteopaths trained in pelvic floor screening may provide an external physical examination of the pelvic floor. They may be able to provide treatment for some of these conditions or appropriate referral to another health professional for more specific diagnosis and treatment.ce.