Antenatal care
You may be asking, “Why would I need a physio when I’m pregnant? What can they possibly do?“
These are common, valid questions for expectant mothers. As your body changes to accommodate your growing baby, it’s undergoing a massive physical transformation. Weight gain and hormonal shifts significantly alter your posture and movement. Every woman manages these biomechanical changes differently, but the process can often lead to pain and discomfort.
The Physical Toll of Pregnancy
These changes can result in a range of common issues:
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic girdle pain (affecting the hips, buttocks, or groin)
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Sciatica-like pain
- Diastasis Recti Abdominis (abdominal muscle separation)
How ESIC Can Help
At ESIC, we specialise in helping your body adapt and thrive during pregnancy. Our approach focuses on both treatment and preparation:
1. Easing Your Pain
We start with a thorough assessment of your posture, movement patterns, and muscle balance. Based on this, we use a combination of techniques to bring you relief:
- Targeted Exercises: We teach specific exercises to strengthen and support your changing body.
- Gentle Manual Therapy: We use hands-on techniques to ease discomfort and improve mobility.
2. Preparing You for Labour
“Giving birth is the most natural thing in the world”—and while that’s true, sometimes it needs a bit of educated preparation and support. We help you prepare for a more positive birthing experience by:
- Labour Positioning: Teaching you different positions and movements to help manage pain and potentially avoid complications.
- Birth Plan Discussion: Discussing your options and how to best prepare your body for the physical demands of labour.
- Intervention Awareness: We discuss what might happen during labour, including the effects of interventions like forceps or Caesarean section, and how physiotherapy can aid your recovery afterward.
You Are Not Alone
We want you to know that you don’t have to navigate this physical journey alone. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and support to feel stronger, more comfortable, and fully prepared for birth and beyond.
Align your body. Restore your strength. Thrive in movement. Book your appointment today!