Pre and Postnatal Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor care and health is an important part of the pregnancy and postpartum journey.
During pregnancy
Physiotherapy can help support you and the changes your body will make during your pregnancy, prepare your body for birth as well as your return back to do the things you love after giving birth.
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During pregnancy, physiotherapy can help support you with the following:
Pregnancy related
conditions
Pelvic girdle pain
Lower back pain
Thoracic and rib pain
Hip and pelvic pain
Wrist pain and conditions
Pelvic floor
conditions
Such as pelvic pain, bladder and bowel concerns.
Exercise during pregnancy
Education, advice and exercise prescription specific to you and your body during pregnancy.
Birth preparation
Preparing for your birth is an important part of your pregnancy journey. Women's health physiotherapy can help you with your birth preparation:
Birth education
Education regarding having informed choices and preferences for birth.
Treatment
Treatment to optimise your body for labour.
Pelvic floor assessment and treatment as required.
Perineal massage and education.
Birth skills
Pain management techniques.
Birth positioning.
Other birth skills.
Post-natal
After you have given birth, we can help you with:
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6 week postnatal check
A detailed discussion about your birth.
Pelvic floor assessment.
Scar care and healing.
Rehabilitation of any related conditions.
Post-partum conditions
Abdominal separation.
Mastitis and blocked ducts.
Pelvic conditions.
Common postpartum aches and pains.
Return back to exercise
Graded return back to exercise and movement.
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Get in touch
Address
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Essendon, Pascoe Vale and surrounds
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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