Pregnancy, Postnatal Care & Mummy MOT
With gentle hands-on osteopathic care during pregnancy and tailored post natal physiotherapy care we can help with a range of conditions including:
Osteopathy – During pregnancy
- Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and pelvic discomfort
- Back pain (not arising from injury or accident)
- Hip discomfort and reduced mobility
- Sciatica symptoms or radiating leg pain
- Mid-back (thoracic) and rib discomfort
- Neck and shoulder tension related to postural changes
- Difficulty finding comfortable positions for rest or sleep due to musculoskeletal discomfort
- Generalised aches and pains
- Circulatory problems
- Muscle tightness, stiffness or spasms
- Changes in posture and movement restriction associated with pregnancy changes
Physiotherapy – Post natal
- Postural and movement assessment
- Abdominal muscle check (including diastasis recti)
- Pelvic floor assessment
- Recovery following perineal tears or episiotomy
- Scar tissue (including massage and taping)
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Return to exercises and activity progression
- Breast pain or congestion support
- Lymphatic drainage techniques
- Support of blocked ducts and recurrent mastitis
- Breastfeeding related discomfort
Not every women’s pregnancy is the same!
Every pregnancy is different, and symptoms can very from person to person. Pelvic girdle pain (PGP), sometimes known as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), is a common condition during or after pregnancy. It’s thought to be linked to changes in the pelvic joints during pregnancy.
Osteopathic treatment focuses on supporting joint movement, easing muscle tension, and helping you stay as comfortable and mobile as possible.
Pregnancy Care & Osteopathy
Pregnancy brings incredible change to the body as it adapts to support your growing baby. As hormones such as relaxin soften the ligaments and your posture naturally shifts, it’s common to feel increased strain through the spine, pelvis, hips and surrounding joints. While these changes are normal and an important part of pregnancy, they can sometimes lead to discomfort, tension, or reduced ease of movement.
Issues during pregnancy can include pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and general pelvic discomfort, stiffness through the mid-back, ribs, neck and shoulders as posture changes and your baby grows. Some women also experience nerve related symptoms such as radiating leg pain or sciatica symptoms, along with general muscular tightness, stiffness or reduced mobility.
Osteopathy offers safe, gentle support during this time, helping your body adapt move comfortably to these physical changes. By working with your body rather than against it, treatment can help reduce strain, improve mobility, and ease areas of discomfort as your pregnancy progresses.
Our registered osteopaths – Joe, Stephanie, Tessa and Rachel – provide calm, gentle, hands-on treatment tailored specifically to you and your stage of pregnancy. Every treatment is adapted to ensure you feel comfortable, supported and fully at ease.
Care is always individualised, focusing on your changing needs as your body develops, helping you move more freely and feel more balanced during pregnancy.
Postnatal Recovery & Physiotherapy (Mummy MOT)
Recovery after pregnancy and birth takes time and it’s completely normal to need some support. Postnatal physiotherapy with Sam is designed to support you in rebuilding strength, supporting you post surgery and helping you return to daily life or exercise.
Postnatal Assessment & Rehabilitation (MUMMY MOT)
The Mummy MOT is a thorough postnatal assessment that gives you a clear understanding of how your body is recovering. Sam will assess your posture, movement, abdominal muscles (including checks for diastasis recti), and overall core function. A pelvic floor assessment can also be included where appropriate and with your consent.
Following your assessment, you’ll receive a personalised recovery plan tailored to your specific needs. This may included targeted exercises, hands-on treatment, and practical advice to support your progress at home. Whether you’re dealing with back or pelvic pain, recovering from perineal tears or a c-section scar, or unsure how to safely return to exercise, you’ll be guided every step of the way.
This is ideal from around six weeks postnatal (or when advised), especially if you want reassurance, expert guidance, or support with ongoing problems.
Breast Care & Postnatal Support
Sam offers gentle, effective treatment to help relieve breast discomfort, including support for congestion, blocked ducts, and recurrent mastitis alongside medical care where needed. You’ll also receive practical support to improve feeding posture and reduce muscular strain, helping you feel more comfortable and supported.
This service is ideal if you are experiencing breast discomfort, recurrent mastitis symptoms, or aches and tension linked to feeding.
For more information about PGP please visit the Pelvic Partnership website at pelvicpartnership.org.uk/treatment-manual-therapists/
If you would like more information about osteopathy during pregnancy, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0121 705 4499.