This is a time where so much changes for a woman’s body. The physical, hormonal and emotional. It’s truly amazing how your body adapts to accommodate your growing baby. However, this can come with its challenges. Through the early stages experiencing morning sickness (sometimes not limited to the morning and can continue longer than the 1st trimester), to the release of relaxin, a hormone that helps the ligaments loosen in preparation for the birthing process and other symptoms like reflux or sciatica as the baby continues to grow putting pressure on your body.
Through Osteopathy, we can help you during all stages of your pregnancy as the body naturally changes and grows. Treatment is aimed to help alleviate your aches and pains as well as preparing you for labour and the birthing process. A gentle and appropriately tailored treatment protocol to suit your needs is used.
Common conditions treated in pregnant women are: