Physiotherapy Prenatal

Prenatal physiotherapy supports you through your pregnancy with a personalized treatment plan tailored to each stage of your pregnancy and your unique needs. A combinaison of hands-on manual therapy, exercises and education are given to manage pain, prepare for delivery, improve mobility, strengthen, and enhance your overall well-being to ensure a healthier and more confortable pregnancy and childbirth experience.

IS IT SAFE? Yes, prenatal physiotherapy is safe and highly beneficial for both mother and baby. Treatments are designed to support women through the physicial changes and demands of pregnancy. By addressing these, women can aim for a smoother labor and postpartum recovery.

Initial Assessment
Includes an evaluation of your past and current medical history, a subjective questionnaire, a physical examination which will all conclude to a clinical impression and recommended treatment plan.

You will also be given a tailored treatment with manual therapy, soft tissus and pain management techniques, education as well as exercise prescription all in consideration of your pregnancy stage.

Ongoing Treatments
The frequency and prescribe timeframe can vary from one person to another. These sessions allows the physiotherapist to monitor your progress and therefore adjust the plan like the treatment itself during your session, your home exercise program and the necessary education for a confortable and smooth pregnancy.

Clothing
Wear comfortable and appropriate clothing in regards of the injured area (ex: shorts and t-shirt/camisole).

Private Individual Room

Here are some common conditions treated in prenatal physiotherapy:

• Lower back pain
  Commonly experienced due to the growing belly, altered posture, and increased stress on the spine

• Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
  Pain around the pelvic joints and ligaments, often aggravated by activities like walking, standing, and climbing stairs

• Sciatica
  Pain radiating from the lower back down to the legs due to pressure on the sciatic nerve

• Round ligament pain
  Sharp pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen or groin area due to stretching of the round ligaments

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
  Numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and fingers due to fluid retention and increased pressure on the median nerve

• Diastasis recti
  Separation of the abdominal muscles along the midline, causing a bulge in the abdomen

• Swelling and oedema
  Fluid retention in the lower extremities, common in late pregnancy

• Postural changes
  Altered posture due to the growing belly, leading to discomfort and pain in various parts of the body

• Shortness of breath
  Difficulty breathing due to the upward displacement of the diaphragm by the growing uterus

• Preparation for labor and delivery
  Physical and mental preparation for the demands of labor and childbirth

• Pelvic floor dysfunction
  Issues such as incontinence or pelvic pain due to the strain of pregnancy on pelvic floor muscles
  External approach only (best way to start your recovery)

• Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)
  Pain and instability in the pelvic region due to the loosening of ligaments