Pregnancy and postpartum
How can pelvic physiotherapy support you throughout the process
Pregnancy and childbirth place significant physical demands on the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, and pelvis. Pelvic physiotherapy can help support your body throughout pregnancy by addressing discomfort, improving pelvic floor and core function, and preparing the body for birth. After childbirth, physiotherapy helps guide recovery, restore strength and coordination of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, and support a safe return to daily activities and exercise.
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Bladder and bowel symptoms such as urinary leakage, urgency, constipation, or difficulty controlling gas are common during pregnancy and after birth. Pelvic physiotherapy helps by assessing pelvic floor function and teaching exercises to strengthen or relax the muscles as needed. We also provide guidance on bladder and bowel habits, breathing, and coordination of the pelvic floor to improve control and reduce symptoms.
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Pelvic girdle pain is a common complaint during pregnancy and sometimes after childbirth. Physiotherapy can help by identifying movements and daily activities that may aggravate the pain and teaching you how to modify them. We also focus on improving pelvic stability and coordination of the surrounding muscles. In addition, manual therapy techniques, including hands-on treatment and dry needling, can help reduce muscle tension and relieve pain in the pelvic and lower back region.
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Staying active during pregnancy and gradually returning to exercise postpartum can greatly support recovery and long-term pelvic health. Pelvic physiotherapy helps guide safe and appropriate exercise, focusing on breathing, pelvic floor coordination, and core strength. We also collaborate closely with experienced trainers and high-quality online programs to support a healthy pregnancy, an effective recovery after birth, and a safe return to sports and higher-level physical activity.
Postpartum check-up
A postpartum pelvic physiotherapy check-up is recommended to assess how your body is recovering after childbirth. This may include an internal pelvic floor examination to evaluate muscle strength, coordination, and relaxation. We also screen for pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur when pelvic organs descend due to reduced support from the pelvic floor. The abdominal wall is also assessed for diastasis recti, a separation of the abdominal muscles that can affect core stability and recovery.