12/04/2025
Physiotherapy for Pregnancy Pain, Labour Preparation & Postnatal Recovery Antenatal and postnatal care physiotherapy is essential for women who want to stay healthy and comfortable throughout their pregnancy journey and recover effectively post-birth. My goal is to provide personalized care to address pregnancy-related pain, prepare your body for labour, and support a smooth recovery after childbirth. Antenatal Care: Managing Pregnancy Pain and Preparing for Labour Pregnancy can bring a range of challenges, and I am here to provide relief and support for common pregnancy-related conditions such as pelvic girdle pain (also known as symphysis pubis dysfunction), sciatica, rib flare-ups, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Common Conditions Treated During Pregnancy: Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP): Pain in the pelvis, often caused by changes in alignment during pregnancy. Sciatica: Nerve pain caused by compression in the lower back, affecting the legs and buttocks. Rib Flare-Ups: Rib pain caused by pregnancy-induced changes to posture and ribcage expansion. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands and wrists, common during pregnancy. Labour Preparation: To prepare for labour, I offer several techniques that will help you feel empowered and prepared when the time comes. From breathing and relaxation techniques to pelvic mobility exercises and perineal massage, I ensure you are ready for the challenges of labour. Labour Preparation Techniques: Breathing and Relaxation Techniques: These techniques help reduce anxiety and pain, while ensuring better oxygenation during labour. Perineal Massage: A gentle technique to help prepare the perineum for delivery and reduce the risk of tearing. Pelvic Mobility Exercises: Improve your pelvis’ range of motion to ease discomfort and support proper labour positioning. Labour Positions: Learn the best positions for comfort and progress during labour. Pain Relief During Labour: Natural techniques to manage pain without medication, providing a more comfortable experience. Postnatal Care: Recovery and Pelvic Health After birth, your body needs time to recover, and postnatal care physiotherapy is essential for restoring pelvic floor function, correcting diastasis recti (abdominal separation), and improving overall posture. Postnatal recovery focuses on healing and strengthening the body while addressing any discomfort. Postnatal Conditions Treated: DRAM (Diastasis Recti Abdominis): A condition where the abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy. Postnatal physiotherapy can help restore abdominal strength and reduce the gap. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Many women experience pelvic floor issues after childbirth, including incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. I offer targeted treatments to restore pelvic floor function and improve your quality of life. Postnatal Check: A comprehensive assessment to evaluate your posture, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor muscles. This ensures you recover fully and regain strength after childbirth. Why Choose Antenatal and Postnatal Physiotherapy? Whether you're managing pregnancy pain, preparing for labour, or recovering after birth, I offer holistic care designed specifically for the needs of mothers. My treatments include manual therapy, pelvic floor exercises, posture correction, and education on how to safely move and exercise during pregnancy and after birth. My goal is to ensure you feel comfortable, empowered, and healthy at every stage of your pregnancy and postnatal recovery. If you're experiencing pregnancy-related pain, preparing for labour, or need support with postnatal recovery, I’m here to help. Book an appointment today for personalized antenatal and postnatal care that will improve your well-being and support a healthy recovery.