Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy during pregnancy plays a vital role in promoting maternal well-being, preparing the body for childbirth, and addressing musculoskeletal changes and discomforts associated with pregnancy. Here’s an overview of physiotherapy in pregnancy

Benefits:
Pain Relief: Physiotherapy can help alleviate common pregnancy-related pains and discomforts, such as back pain, pelvic girdle pain, sciatica, and joint stiffness.
Muscle Strength and Endurance: Specific exercises and techniques can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and endurance, supporting the body’s changing biomechanics and reducing the risk of injury.
Pelvic Floor Health: Pelvic floor exercises and education can help prevent and manage pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse during and after pregnancy.
Postural Awareness: Physiotherapy can promote optimal posture and body mechanics, reducing strain on the spine, pelvis, and other weight-bearing joints during pregnancy.

Assessment and Individualized Care:
Comprehensive Assessment: A physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment to evaluate posture, muscle strength, flexibility, and any musculoskeletal concerns or specific pregnancy-related issues.
Individualized Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment findings, a personalized treatment plan will be developed, incorporating a combination of exercises, manual therapy, education, and self-management strategies tailored to the individual’s needs and preferences.

Safe and Effective Exercise Prescription:
Guided Exercise Program: A physiotherapist can prescribe safe and effective exercises, including prenatal Pilates, yoga, aquatic exercises, and aerobic activities, to maintain fitness, improve cardiovascular health, and support overall well-being during pregnancy.
Adaptation and Modification: Exercises can be adapted or modified as pregnancy progresses to accommodate physical changes, address specific concerns, and ensure comfort and safety.
Education and Self-care:
Body Mechanics: Learn proper body mechanics and techniques for activities of daily living, lifting, carrying, and positioning to minimize strain and reduce the risk of injury.
Breathing Techniques: Practice diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation techniques to manage stress, promote relaxation, and prepare for labor and childbirth.

Preparation for Childbirth:
Labor and Delivery: Physiotherapy can provide education, guidance, and techniques to prepare for labor and delivery, including optimal positioning, pelvic mobility exercises, and labor support strategies.
Postnatal Recovery: Establishing a strong foundation of pelvic floor health, core stability, and overall fitness during pregnancy can support postnatal recovery, facilitate return to pre-pregnancy activities, and promote long-term musculoskeletal health

• Preconception Planning
• Conception
• Confirmation of Pregnancy
• Prenatal Care
• Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes
• Medical Monitoring and Screening
• Education and Preparation for Childbirth
• Labor and Delivery
• Postpartum Care
• Bonding and Parenting