Prenatal osteopathy

​Our bodies go through rapid physical changes during Pregnancy is a complex and dynamic time of rapid physical change. Therefore, many expected mothers may experience issues in their ribcages, lower back, pelvis, hips and other areas.

Osteopathic care in pregnancy is focused on helping the expectant mother to manage the aches and pains associated with pregnancy.  Treatment during pregnancy is always very gentle and careful. In general treatment in the first trimester (first 12 weeks) is not recommended, but please contact us to discuss if you are uncertain.

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Postnatal osteopathy

​Labour is a strenuous process for both the mother and the baby.  Postnatal treatments can help the  body recover from giving birth.  Moreover, due to if the mother is breastfeeding, there will still be hormonal changes which may affect the joints of the mother.  Osteopathy can help your body adapt to the physical changes involved in motherhood.

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