Pregnancy & Post Natal

Osteopathy in Pregnancy

During pregnancy enormous physical, chemical and emotional changes take place over a relatively short period of time. The body has to get used to carrying up to 20lb/10kg of baby, waters and placenta, which can impose great physical strain on the body. In order for the pregnant body to adapt to all these changes it has to find new ways to walk, sit and sleep resulting with new
aches and pains arising.

Osteopathic treatment can help the body adjust to these changes more easily, making the pregnancy more comfortable.

Your Osteopath can:

• Help prepare the way for a more trouble free childbirth, by improving flexibility in the pelvis and abdomen
• Provide advice on breathing techniques, stretches and exercise you can do to maintain your health and wellbeing throughout your pregnancy
• Help the mother to recover after birth

The treatment is gentle and safe and can be administered in almost any position you find comfortable. Advice from your osteopath can help you to change your posture and learn to use your body correctly through pregnancy.