Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Who Would Benefit from Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?

Anyone experiencing the following symptoms:

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (pressure/heaviness/bulging sensations in the vagina)

• Urinary or Fecal Incontinence (leakage)

• Diastasis Recti Abdominis (abdominal separation)

• Painful Intercourse

• Pelvic Pain

• Pelvic Girdle Pain (pain in the pubic symphysis, tailbone, hips, back)

• Difficulty exercising or returning to exercise during pregnancy or postpartum

• Bowel/Bladder Dysfunction

• C-Section Pain / Abdominal Pain

What About Preventative Physiotherapy Care?

Pregnant & postnatal women without symptoms can also book a pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment for preventative health. Research shows that perinatal pelvic floor physiotherapy can reduce the risk of urinary incontinence.

Preventative Pregnancy Care:

• During pregnancy we recommend booking your first “birth prep” appointment in your second trimester to discuss pelvic floor training and exercise modifications.

• Usually we see you again in your third trimester to discuss pain management strategies, pushing techniques/positions and perineal stretching to prepare for birth.

Preventative Postpartum Care:

• We highly recommend booking a physiotherapy assessment around 6 weeks postpartum.

• At this appointment we screen for diastasis and prolapse and discuss return to exercise and intimacy.

• Some of our physiotherapists can also provide breastfeeding support. Please contact us if any feeding issues arise.

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Interested in Learning More About Our Other Perinatal Health Services?

Prenatal Massage

Naturopathic Medicine

Prenatal Class

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