Pregnancy and Osteopathy

Pregnancy is a time of rapid change and growth for the baby, the mother and the larger family unit.

It can be a time of wonder, love, gentleness and celebration.
It can also be a time of pain, bloating, discomfort, tears, tantrums, fear and doubt.

The mother's body goes through some frankly amazing changes and adaptations to support her and the new life she is bringing through.  Osteopathy can help to support these changes and ensure you integrate them in as comfortable a way as possible.

​The most common reasons women present during pregnancy are;

• Lower back pain
• Sciatica (pain down the legs)
• Pelvic pain or pelvic instability
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rib pain and breathing difficulties
• Shoulder and upper back pain
• Swelling and oedema of the limbs

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Osteopathy helps to support your body to adapt to the changes of pregnancy and be in the best possible shape for a smooth labor.

​Using gentle and comfortable contact your Osteopath can help your body adapt to it's new way of being, and resolve any chronic or past injuries or traumas that may be aggravated by your bodies rapid transition. Your Osteopath will also ensure free blood and nerve supply to the uterus to ensure the best nutrition for the growing baby, and the healthiest uterus to assist with labor.

Your Osteopath can help you to prepare your body for the physicality of labor by freeing the back, pelvis and tail-bones (sacrum and coccyx) which must expand to allow your baby into this world.

At Supporting Presence Osteopathy we place a large emphasis on the health of the pelvic floor and sometimes make use of "Internal Techniques".  Your Osteopath will discuss this further with you if they feel you would benefit.
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