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Osteopathic treatment through pregnancy is a wonderfully gentle way of helping the body adapt
to the changes which are taking place. The safety of mother and baby is our first
concern.
Advice from your osteopath can help you to change your posture and learn to use your body
correctly through pregnancy. Osteopaths can also help to ease other side effects of pregnancy
such as heartburn, indigestion, constipation and pain in the buttock, groin or leg (commonly
called sciatica). Some patients, too, report reduced morning sickness after osteopathic
treatment.
Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy is not new. For many years, osteopaths have used
their skills to help, employing a variety of gentle techniques to ease supporting muscles and
ligaments.
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Every pregnancy is 'special'. Osteopaths focus on the mother as a person and take account of
her emotional state and other factors as well as her physical condition.
Treatment may be supplemented by exercises and other forms of self help which we may prescribe
for the mother to do at home. We can advise on positions in labour to help prevent back problems later.
Pain relief techniques can also be shown to the mother and her partner or friend so that they can
help during labour. After delivery it is advised that mother and child return for structural
examination, advice and check ups and, if necessary, for treatment.
Ask your osteopath for appropriate exercises to help maintain a healthy back during pregnancy.
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