Antenatal & Postnatal Care
The childbearing year is a time when the female body undergoes many changes. A women’s health physiotherapist may be able to help you with these changes, both antenatally and with recovery postnatally.
Antenatal care
- Our physiotherapists assess and treat all pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions including pelvic girdle pain, back pain, pubic pain, and wrist/hand conditions. Treatment can involve hands-on therapy, activity modifications, bracing or splinting and prescription of home exercises
- Treatment also involves assessment and management of the pelvic floor using real-time ultrasound, even for women who have no leaking or pelvic floor dysfunction and just want to make sure they are doing their exercises correctly
- SportsMed also run pregnancy hydrotherapy and pilates classes which may be suitable for you
Postnatal care
- Below are areas your physiotherapist can provide education on, help to treat and manage after the birth of your baby:
• Nipple, breast and perineal treatment
• Pelvic floor muscles
• Bowel and bladder care
• Abdominal muscle separation
• Safe return to exercise - Management will be tailored to you based on the type of delivery you have had, and the nature of your recovery
- SportsMed also run postnatal Mums and Bubs hydrotherapy and pilates classes which may be suitable for you
Exercising during the childbearing year
- Whilst it is an important time to maintain physical activity, often there may be medical limitations. It is necessary for all pregnant women to have a referral from a GP or obstetrician prior to attending our antenatal classes
- You do not require a referral for postnatal exercise, but need to have seen your GP or obstetrician first, to make sure that you are safe to return to exercise
- If you require further information about any of our classes, please speak to the reception staff or your physiotherapist
Ask at reception or call today on 9382 9600
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Antenatal & Postnatal Care
The childbearing year is a time that the female body undergoes many changes. A women’s health physiotherapist may be able to help you with these changes, and recovery both antenatally and postnatally.
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