Pelvic health physiotherapy during pregnancy helps women get to know their bodies better, discover how movement can be an ally throughout pregnancy, labour, and birth, and experience these 9 months with comfort and well-being.
The most common reasons for seeking this type of care include:
- Management of pain symptoms in the abdominal, lower back, or pelvic regions, among others, including sciatic pain. There are no such things as “normal pregnancy pains.”
- Assessment and adaptation of exercise strategies (breathing patterns, pressure management) and/or the development of a personalized exercise plan tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
- (Re)discovery and assessment of the pelvic floor: understanding it and learning how to care for it during pregnancy and birth, including instruction and practice of perineal massage.
- Diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions, which may cause symptoms such as urinary or gas/stool leakage; a constant feeling of pressure or heaviness in the pelvic area; pelvic pain; pain or burning before, during, or after sexual intercourse; pain or burning when urinating or having a bowel movement; chronic constipation; hemorrhoids; and/or vaginal flatulence.
Physiotherapy consultations can be held at UTERUS and at home. Consultation packs are available for those situations that require more regular attendance.
Contact us for more information.
See Also:
Prenatal sessions: Preparing for Birth and Baby Care
Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation