Preparing for Pregnancy

Individual consultations to discuss preparation for pregnancy and birth.

Physiotherapy management may address general strength and conditioning, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic floor dysfunction and weight management.

During pregnancy

Individual consultations to address musculoskeletal conditions including:

  • Back pain
  • Pelvic girdle pain/Pelvic instability
  • Neck pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

Individual consultations to address the pelvic floor and incontinence
Antenatal Group Exercise classes
Preparation for labour and birthing
T.E.N.S Education and machine hire
Fitting of support shorts and belts
Active Birth Skills education (classes booked through FPH)
Wellbeing during pregnancy education (classes booked through FPH)

Post pregnancy

Assessment and management of:

  • Abdominal muscle separation/rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Recovery from birth
  • Fitting of recovery shorts
  • Inflammatory breast conditions including mastitis
  • Pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Return to intimacy/sexual pain
  • Return to exercise
  • Postnatal group exercise class

Book a post-pregnancy check with one of our experienced Physiotherapists