Pregnancy & Postpartum Osteopath in Altona | MSC Osteopathy
Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey with Osteopathy
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can also bring physical discomforts and challenges. Don't let pregnancy-related discomforts overshadow the joy of this precious time. At MSC Osteopathy, we understand the unique needs of expectant mothers and offer osteopathy services to support you throughout your pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Our dedicated team of osteopaths provides gentle, effective, and holistic care to help you enjoy a healthy and comfortable pregnancy journey from conception to childbirth and beyond.
Why Choose Osteopathy for Pregnancy and Postpartum Care?
Safe and Gentle Treatment: Osteopathy offers a safe and gentle approach to managing the musculoskeletal changes and discomforts of pregnancy. Our osteopaths use gentle hands-on techniques that are safe for both you and your baby, providing relief from common pregnancy-related issues without medication.
Whole-Body Wellness: Pregnancy affects the entire body, including the spine, pelvis, and joints. Osteopathy takes a holistic approach, addressing the interconnectedness of the musculoskeletal system to the rest of your bodies pregnancy related changes to help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being during pregnancy and beyond.
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Safe Osteopathic Care During Pregnancy
Osteopathic treatment is widely recognised as a safe and effective way to support women throughout pregnancy and beyond. Treatment can be provided at any stage — from early pregnancy through to birth preparation and postnatal recovery — with techniques carefully adapted to each individual.
Osteopathy for Pregnancy & Postnatal Care
At MSC Osteopathy, we provide safe, gentle, and evidence-informed osteopathic care to support women throughout pregnancy and after birth. Our approach focuses on reducing pain, improving mobility, and helping the body adapt to the physical demands of pregnancy, labour, and motherhood.
Preparing the Body for Labour and Birth
Osteopathy aims to optimise how the body moves and functions in preparation for labour
Pelvic Balance and Mobility
Improving pelvic movement and alignment to support optimal fetal positioning and efficient labour mechanics.Reducing Muscle Tension
Gentle techniques can help reduce excessive tension in the pelvic floor, hips, and lower back, supporting a smoother birthing process.
Postnatal Recovery and Rehabilitation
After childbirth, the body undergoes significant physical changes. Postnatal osteopathic care focuses on recovery, stability, and long-term function.
Pelvic and Spinal Support
Addressing postural changes and joint strain following vaginal delivery or caesarean section.Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Back Pain
Reducing discomfort related to feeding positions, lifting, and carrying your baby.Core and Pelvic Floor Support
Assisting recovery from abdominal separation (diastasis recti) and supporting pelvic floor function alongside appropriate referral pathways.Scar Tissue Mobility
Supporting movement and comfort around caesarean or episiotomy scar tissue to improve overall function.
Individualised and Preventative Care
At MSC Osteopathy, treatment is never one-size-fits-all.
Personalised Treatment Plans
Care is tailored to your individual health history, pregnancy stage, birth experience, and recovery goals.Preventative Focus
Ongoing osteopathic care can help reduce the likelihood of pain worsening or recurring, supporting a more comfortable pregnancy and smoother transition into motherhood.
Common Pregnancy Related Issues
As pregnancy progresses, changes in posture, weight distribution, and hormones can place extra stress on the muscles, joints, and nervous system. Osteopathic treatment can help manage a wide range of pregnancy-related discomforts, including:
Low Back Pain: Pregnancy-related hormonal changes and the shifting center of gravity can strain the lower back, leading to discomfort and pain.
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP): PGP is a common condition characterized by pain in the pelvic region, hips, and groin, which can significantly impact mobility and quality of life during pregnancy.
Sciatica: Pressure on the sciatic nerve can cause shooting pain, numbness, or tingling sensations that radiate down the buttocks and legs.
Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction (SPD): SPD involves pain and instability in the pelvic joint, often exacerbated by activities such as walking, standing, or climbing stairs.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Swelling and fluid retention during pregnancy can compress the median nerve in the wrist, resulting in numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands and fingers.
Round Ligament Pain: As the uterus expands during pregnancy, the round ligaments that support it may become strained, leading to sharp, stabbing pain in the lower abdomen or groin.
Rib Pain: As the uterus expands, it can push up against the ribs, causing pain and discomfort in the chest or upper abdomen.
Postural Changes: Pregnancy can cause changes in posture as the body adjusts to accommodate the growing baby.
Prenatal Preparation: Our osteopaths may support and prepare your body for the physical demands of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth. We focus on optimizing pelvic stability and mobility and, improving pelvic floor function amounst other regions to support a smoother pregnancy experience.
Postpartum Recovery: The journey doesn't end with childbirth; it's just the beginning of a new chapter. Our osteopathy services extend into the postpartum period to support your recovery and may be able to help you regain strength, mobility, and function. Whether you're dealing with postpartum pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, or breastfeeding-related issues, we're here to help you navigate the challenges of new motherhood with confidence and ease.