Usually your midwife will refer you to our pelvic physiotherapists if you are bothered by pain or urinary incontinence during your pregnancy.
Depending on location and why you were referred you may be appointment to see a physiotherapist or attend a group session for a mixture of movement techniques, specific exercises and advice appropriate for your current stage in your pregnancy. Some localities also accept self referrals (LINK HERE)
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Physiotherapy can provide support for a wide range of issues that you may face during your pregnancy. Depending on your location within Tayside you may have different options in ways to engage with your local physio service.
How does physiotherapy work during pregnancy?
What can you do right away?
There are some things that you may be able to do while you are waiting to access physiotherapy during or soon after your pregnancy. Click on the relative link(s) below to find out more information and, if you are comfortable, begin some changes before you see a physiotherapist.