Pregnancy - Prenatal Physiotherapy
During pregnancy, your body changes in incredible ways to accommodate for your growing uterus and fetus

PRENATAL PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP YOU:
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Manage pregnancy related changes to ensure your pregnancy is as comfortable as possible
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Stay connected or learn to connect to your core and pelvic floor throughout your pregnancy
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Prevent, manage or treat:
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Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain including SI joint, pubic symphysis, hip and low back pain
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Round ligament pain
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Incontinence
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Constipation
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Abdominal separation (DRA)
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Stay active and strong throughout your pregnancy
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Prepare your body and mind for birth by learning:
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Mobility exercises and strategies to help position your baby in a better position for birth
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How to RELAX your pelvic floor for birth
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Perineal massage techniques
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Evidenced-based information and strategies to use during labour and birth to:
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Improve your birth experience
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Reduce your risk for tearing
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Reduce your risks for common postpartum conditions including incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
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See Preparing for Birth for more information
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Get a head start on your postpartum recovery by:
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Strengthening your body during pregnancy so that you can recover quicker and get back to the activities you love sooner
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Learning how to improve your recovery from cesearian and vaginal births
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