Services / Pregnancy discomfort
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Pregnancy discomfort
Osteopathic care for the aches, pains, and postural changes of pregnancy. We support women across all trimesters and into postnatal recovery.
WHAT IS IT?
Understanding pregnancy discomfort
Pregnancy is a wonderful journey, but it also places incredible demands on a woman's body. As the baby grows, expectant mothers experience unique stresses, including increased weight, a shifting centre of gravity, looser ligaments, and fluid retention. Together, these changes put additional strain on the hips, pelvis, and spine.
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While some discomfort is often expected, persistent back and pelvic pain is not something you should simply endure. Whole Health has decades of combined clinical experience treating and managing women through their pregnancies and supporting their postnatal care.
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We offer treatment using specialised pregnancy pillows, so you can lie face down comfortably and safely during your sessions, even in the later stages of pregnancy.
WHO IT HELPS
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Pregnant women experiencing musculoskeletal pain or discomfort at any stage of their pregnancy, as well as women in the postnatal period who are recovering from birth or managing postpartum complications.
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Common presentations we treat include:
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Lower back and buttock pain
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Sciatica
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Neck, shoulder, and mid-back pain
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Headaches
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Groin pain or discomfort
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Discomfort whilst sleeping
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Pelvic instability syndrome
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Sacroiliac joint pain
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Pelvic floor weakness or incontinence
HOW WE TREAT IT
Our approach
Osteopathic care during pregnancy offers ongoing support rather than a quick fix, helping you adapt to the constant shifts your body experiences as your baby develops.
We work with women across all trimesters to prepare the body for labour and birth.
Your practitioner will carry out a thorough assessment to identify any musculoskeletal or postural issues, develop a management plan using manual therapy and exercise, and provide specific guidance on movement, positioning, and postural habits to reduce pain and fatigue.
Where appropriate, we will liaise with your midwife, obstetrician, or GP and provide a referral if needed.
Soft Tissue Therapy
HVLA
MET
Dry Needling
Pregnancy Massage
Exercise Guidance
Articulation
Breathing Techniques
SIJ Treatment
Referral Coordination
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first appointment
Your osteopath will take a full health history before beginning assessment and treatment. All techniques are safe for pregnancy and adapted to your trimester and comfort throughout.
Following the birth, your osteopath will take a postnatal health history to identify any postpartum considerations, including pelvic floor conditions, mastitis, breastfeeding difficulties, or postnatal depression, and will tailor your care accordingly. We treat the whole person, not just the presenting complaint.
ALSO RELEVANT
PREPARING FOR BIRTH
Postnatal Recovery
Pelvic Pain
Women's Health
Lower Back & Sciatic Pain
Remedial Massage Therapy
Paediatric Osteopathy
Getting your body ready
We work with women across all trimesters to prepare the body for labour and birth. Here is what osteopathic care can offer throughout your pregnancy journey:
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A thorough assessment to identify any musculoskeletal or postural issues at each stage
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A management plan combining manual therapy and exercise to prepare your body for labour and birth
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Individualised treatment that encourages movement and reduces pain and tension throughout your pregnancy
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Specific exercise, positioning, and postural advice to aid comfort and reduce fatigue
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Coordination with your midwife, obstetrician, or GP and appropriate referral where needed
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Postnatal support to help your body recover after birth
