Pregnancy and Post-Natal Care

 

Your Pelvic Health Physiotherapist is able to offer the following services during pregnancy

• Assessment and treatment of back/pelvic pain
• Assessment and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and other pregnancy related conditions
• Access to pregnancy hydrotherapy classes
• Provision of wrist splints and back supports when required
• General advice on lifestyle factors and selfhelp measures to encourage and maintain good posture and prevent injury
• Pelvic floor exercises for good bladder control

Did you know 60% of women experience problems with bladder control during pregnancy?

All the ligaments in the body remain loose for some time after giving birth. This means repeated lifting of children, car-seats and pushchairs can make you more susceptible to injury.

Your Physiotherapist is happy to see women after childbirth for:

• Back/pelvic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions
• Exercises for good bladder and bowel control
• Advice and self help measures following perineal tears or episiotomy
• General strengthening programmes
• Advice on returning to exercise
• Advice on posture and back care
• Rectus diastasis (abdominal muscle separation)
• Coccyx pain
• Prolapse treatment
• Sexual pain

They are able to check your pelvic floor muscles and abdominal/core strength. You will be given advice on when to return to exercise and what sort of exercise is appropriate.