In a very short period the female body withstands immense hormonal, postural, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory changes. This impact does not go unnoticed by us.
With all of these changes in mind things can begin to feel different. This includes experiencing new areas of pain in your back, pelvis, pubic bone, hips, ribs and wrist pain. Along with pelvic floor symptoms such as bladder leakage, constipation and painful sex, these concerns can continue into your postpartum period.
A lot can be done in the pregnancy and postpartum period to alleviate pain and discomfort and to treat and prevent pelvic floor issues for the future.
Pregnancy care
- Posture and musculoskeletal assessment and treatment of pelvic girdle pain, low and mid back pain, and hip pain
- Pelvic floor assessment to learn correct muscle activation, prevent incontinence and prolapse
- Birthing preparation including screening for overactive pelvic floor, reducing perineal tears, birthing positions, pain management and labour TENS hire
- Steps to improve postpartum recovery
- Pregnancy reformer pilates – we offer individualised reformer pilates classes for all our expectant mothers
Book anytime throughout your pregnancy
Postpartum care
- Understanding you and your birth story
- Initial pelvic floor and abdominal separation assessment
- Ultrasound of the pelvic floor and diastasis recti (abdominal wall)
- Pelvic floor rehab program and treatment of pelvic floor conditions E.g. leakage, bowel concerns/anal sphincter injuries, prolapse, painful intercourse, episiotomy
- C-section scar guidance and scar release
- Tailored return to exercise programs and how to return to running, the gym and high impact interval training
- Postpartum reformer pilates – we rebuild pelvic floor strength, ab strength and improve your recovery postnatal
