Pregnancy & Post Partum
Are you experiencing any of the following? If you are, we can help.
- Back, shoulder, buttock pain
- Rib discomfort
- Diastasis Recti Abdominis
- Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel
- Headaches
- Lower abdominal/groin pain
- Round Ligament pain
- Tight hips
- Bladder control
- Cesarean and tearing related scar pain/discomfort
- Pubic symphysis pain
- Tailbone pain
- Clogged milk duct pain
When you should see a physical therapist postpartum:
Tremendous changes occur in a women’s physical and emotional self during pregnancy and childbirth. Beginning at 2 weeks postpartum we can start on gentle healing.
At your 2-week postpartum appointment we will:
- Listen to your birth experience and all the changes that have occurred in your life
- Review your posture and provide any guidance on necessary adjustments
- Review your breath and equip you with tools for proper belly breathing
- Provide advice and exercises for gentle healing of the pelvic floor
- Demonstrate stretches to alleviate “new mom” physical discomforts associated with holding and feeding babies
- Discuss c-section scar mobilization and specific healing
- Offer resources for mental health providers, chiropractors and postpartum doulas we love and trust
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Pregnant Women, Before & After Birth
- Breast feeding comfortably
- Getting stronger after baby is born
- Sleeping
- Rolling over in bed
- Lying on their side
- Walking, standing, sitting and exercising as long as they would like
- Getting back to exercise
- Working comfortably throughout their pregnancy
- Housework activities
- Picking up the floor
- Laundry
- Dishes
- Childcare
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