There are many physical, mechanical and chemical changes that the body goes through during this time. As the baby grows and your abdomen increases in size this places a lot of strain not only on the spine and pelvis but your on your body as a whole.

As many as 50-80% of women will suffer from lower back pain at some stage during the pregnancy and most are unaware of the benefits osteopathic treatment can provide.

Regular osteopathic treatment can play an integral role in the prenatal and postpartum stages. Osteopathic treatment can help counter the effects of increased weight gain, altered weight distribution, and excessive ligament laxity.

Osteopaths are skilled in treating expectant mothers by providing a safe, non invasive treatment. Using gentle natural methods, to help restore balance to the pelvis and minimise soft tissue irritation and discomfort, this allows an improved environment for an easier pregnancy, labour and most importantly a better transition for the baby into this world.

Osteopaths treat and can help to relieve a wide range of pregnancy related conditions such as back, neck and shoulder pain, breathing difficulties, pelvic discomfort, varicose veins and pubic symphysis dysfunction.

To find an osteopath in your area that can help provide the much needed physical and emotional support during this time please click the link below

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