Do you experience pain or discomfort in your back or pelvis?
If so, please visit the Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy section for more guidance.
Are you experiencing pins and needles, numbness, or discomfort in your hands or wrists?
For support and advice, please check out the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy section.
Do you leak urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or engage in physical activity?
Are you feeling an urgent need to use the toilet more frequently than usual?
For more information, visit the Bladder Problems in Pregnancy section.
Have you noticed a bulge in your abdominal muscles when performing activities such as sitting up from lying down? And if you've had your baby, have you been told you have a gap in your abdominal muscles? Please click on the Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRAM) section for further details.
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Obstetric & Pregnancy
Welcome to our dedicated section on pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care. We are here to provide you with helpful information and support as you navigate your pregnancy journey. While physiotherapy may be beneficial for some, starting with self-help measures can be an excellent way to manage symptoms and improve your well-being.
Depending on your symptoms, you may find it useful to explore multiple sections listed below.
Depending on your symptoms, you may find it useful to explore multiple sections listed below.
Common symptoms
How to Access Physiotherapy
In most cases, your midwife or doctor will refer you to one of our pelvic physiotherapists if you're experiencing pain or urinary incontinence during pregnancy. However, depending on your symptoms, you may also have the option to self-refer.
You will either be contacted directly with an appointment, or you may receive a letter or text inviting you to call and arrange one at your convenience.
For some individuals, a group session may be recommended instead of an individual appointment.
Regardless of the format, your physiotherapy will include a combination of movement techniques, specific exercises, and tailored advice, all suited to your stage of pregnancy.
You will either be contacted directly with an appointment, or you may receive a letter or text inviting you to call and arrange one at your convenience.
For some individuals, a group session may be recommended instead of an individual appointment.
Regardless of the format, your physiotherapy will include a combination of movement techniques, specific exercises, and tailored advice, all suited to your stage of pregnancy.