Osteopathy for Pregnancy
Finding out you are pregnant can be a highly emotional experience, with a mixture of elation and concern for what the next 9 months will bring. Your body will go through enormous changes, and it is important to embrace these as part of the normal process of pregnancy. Osteopathic treatment can help you navigate these changes and put you in the best position to nurture your developing baby.
Treatment helps provide a little more room for your baby and helps both of you be more comfortable. In addition, a balanced body, especially the pelvis, puts you in a better place for avoiding complications at childbirth. We aim to support you and your body as it makes the necessary changes, keeping you active, pain free and allowing you to enjoy this miraculous time.
Assessment includes
Full Postural screening
Review medical history and assessment of any symptoms of musculoskeletal discomfort, including any hip, pelvic coccyx of back pain
Screening for bowel, bladder or sexual dysfunction
Information regarding perineal massage and birth preparation
Advice on preparation of pelvic floor and pelvis for delivery
Advice on how to exercise safely during pregnancy
Advice on how to minimise tummy muscle separation (diastasis recti)
Post partum tips to help your recovery postnatally until your 6 week Postnatal Checkup
Common symptoms during pregnancy
Back pain
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)
Sacro Iliac Joint pain – occurring in the lower back
Sciatica and leg pain associated with back pain
Rib and thoracic spinal problems leading to breathlessness and difficulty in deep breathing
Neckache and headaches
Postural pain
Coccydynia
Duration and pricing
Initial consultation 60 mins £95
Follow up 30 mins £65
Extended follow up 45 mins £95
Your local Farnham based osteopath, here to help you find your health and get that incredible machine that is your body working for you again. Please do get in touch at enquiries@outlinehealth.com or call 01252 850814