Physiotherapy in Pregnancy
Visiting a physiotherapist while prenatal, pregnant or postpartum can help both with the prevention and treatment of pain and pelvic issues caused by pregnancy as well as aid in breastfeeding and recovery after childbirth.
Physiotherapy for Pregnant Women
Physiotherapists can work with women to help them prepare their bodies for pregnancy including ensuring the body is ready to carry a baby.
Physiotherapy Assists with Posture Changes during Pregnancy
Pregnancy puts a huge strain on a woman’s body.
The physiological changes cause postural adaptations that often cause back pain and pelvic pain that is associated with pregnancy.
Core stability training with a physiotherapist is one way to help prevent and treat back pain during and following pregnancy.
Learn How to Push Effectively During Labour
Using their knowledge, pelvic floor physiotherapists can help teach women how to perform mindful breathing strategies to control their pelvic floor during childbirth. Pushing correctly involves practice with pelvic floor muscles in advance to reduce the chances of pelvic floor trauma and subsequent problems.
Physiotherapy Assists with Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Throughout pregnancy and labour, a woman’s pelvic health can be compromised. Some conditions that can arise from trauma to a woman’s pelvic floor include incontinence, pain during intercourse, and pelvic organ prolapse.
After a woman has had a baby, an assessment and a plan for rehabilitation will assist in the recovery of her pelvic floor.
Pain Management During Pregnancy Through Physiotherapy
Pregnancy is a remarkable journey that can also bring significant physical changes and discomfort, often manifesting as chronic or acute pain in areas such as the lower back, hips, pelvis, and even abdomen. Physiotherapy offers gentle, effective pain management strategies tailored specifically for expectant and postpartum mothers.
Working with a skilled physiotherapist during pregnancy not only helps you adapt to the changes your body undergoes but also significantly reduces pain and discomfort by addressing its root causes. Techniques such as manual therapy, myofascial release, therapeutic massage and guided stretching exercises alleviate muscular tension, promote relaxation and enhance overall well-being.
Moreover, physiotherapy empowers expectant mothers by teaching mindful breathing, posture improvement, and specific movement patterns. These methods provide effective coping mechanisms to manage pain naturally, enhance comfort during pregnancy, and prepare the body for childbirth.
At Azita Papaie’s clinic, personalized pain management strategies are thoughtfully integrated into prenatal, pregnancy and postpartum physiotherapy plans, ensuring holistic support through every stage. The ultimate goal is to foster comfort, confidence and optimal recovery, allowing mothers to fully enjoy their pregnancy journey and embrace motherhood with minimized discomfort.
LOOKING FOR PREGNANCY Physiotherapy NEAR SAINT-HENRI?
The Azita Papaie Physio clinic is conveniently located at 3287 boul. St-Jacques West, 2 minutes away from the Lionel-Groulx metro station and close to the Atwater Market, downtown Montreal, Westmount and Little Burgundy.