Pregnancy & Postnatal Physio
Getting a physio check up during pregnancy can be very beneficial.
It is a good time to check your pelvic floor function, contraction technique and start appropriate pelvic floor muscle training. This can assist in preventing or treating incontinence during and post pregnancy.
A women's health physio can also help you with many questions that women have on the lead up to birth around safe levels of exercise, birth preparations, advice on the recovery period and what to expect.
Consider booking an appointment with a women's health physiotherapist during your second or third trimester of pregnancy for individualised assessment and treatment.
Postnatal Physiotherapy
Rectus Abdominis Diastasis(RAD).
The presence of a Rectus Abdominis Diastasis (RAD) is common after childbirth due to the two abdominal muscles being stretched apart during pregnancy, leaving a gap between them.
Your women's health physiotherapist can assess and determine if the abdominal muscles and the connective tissue in the middle has returned to normal.
During the early weeks after giving birth to your baby, your physiotherapist can advise you on avoiding activities such as sit ups, heavy lifting, chronic coughing and sneezing which can cause repetitive increases in abdominal pressure.
Your women's health physiotherapist can also teach you specific exercise to help you reduce the RAD.
Return to Exercise and Goal Setting After Pregnancy
Your women's health physiotherapist is expertly trained to assess and guide you safely back to exercise and activities. They provide tailored advice and rehabilitation plans to ensure your return to fitness is both safe and effective, catering specifically to women's health needs. Whether you're recovering from injury, childbirth, or simply looking to improve your physical well-being, a women's health physiotherapist can help you achieve your goals.
In general, it is recommended you have a postnatal check with your physiotherapist before joining or resuming a group exercise class or gym routine.
Your women's health physiotherapist can guide you in pacing your exercise regime and setting realistic goals to help you return to your desired shape and fitness level.
Pregnancy &
Postnatal Physio
We can help you throughout your pregnancy journey - before, after and during .