Osteopathy and Pregnancy
Due to the influence of hormones relaxing your joints ready for labour you are more likely to suffer aches and strains. But the good news is that this laxity means we can reduce the strains far quicker than you'd expect.
Osteopathic treatment can be beneficial in:
- Relieving the problems associated with pregnancy
- Preparing for the demands of labour
- Helping the mother to recover after birth.
Pain in pregnancy is common but shouldn't be accepted as normal. In fact pregnant women respond far quicker to treatment than those who aren't pregnant.
Osteopaths undergo training in obstetrics and paediatrics. We study the specific adaptations that occur during pregnancy and learn techniques that are safe yet effective.
Is osteopathy safe during pregnancy?
Osteopaths undergo training in obstetrics and paediatrics. We study the specific adaptations that occur during pregnancy and learn techniques that are safe yet effective. Osteopathy is safe at all times during pregnancy.
Read what the NHS think about osteopathy in pregnancy.
Click to download a printable leaflet on osteopathy and pregnancy.