Pre & Postnatal Care
Pregnancy, Pre & Postnatal Care require specialised training and expertise.
At PhysioMotion, our team of Physiotherapists have undergone extensive training in all aspects of women's health including specific conditions that relate to pregnancy, postnatal care, breast pain from lactation, breast cancer and pelvic health. Our qualifications require extensive training so that we can offer a range of specialised services to provide support with the challenges of motherhood and maintain optimal health.
Pregnancy and Postnatal Care Services
During pregnancy, the body undergoes significant changes that can cause discomfort. Our team of Physiotherapists treat pelvic and thoracic-rib related dysfunctions due to the baby's growth, pregnancy-related postural changes, abdominal separation (rectus diastasis) and core muscle weakness, including pelvic floor retraining.
We also provide:
Holistic assessment and treatment of any musculoskeletal issues related to pregnancy such as lower back discomfort, pelvic girdle and rib cage pain.
Real-time ultrasound imaging assessment of pelvic floor and abdominal core muscles.
Urinary incontinence, urge frequency and pelvic organ prolapses
Rectus diastasis assessment and treatment.
Ante & postnatal Pilates & core stability retraining
Ante & postnatal exercise programs during pregnancy & return to sport regimes
Counselling regarding the effects of vaginal deliveries versus caesarean section on your pelvic floor & any other musculoskeletal concerns
Perineal massage in preparation for vaginal deliveries
Lactation (breastfeeding): treating breast pain and mastitis prevention
Lymphedema (water retention) during pregnancy & postnatal
Lactation & Breast Pain
Our Lactation Pain Physiotherapist has an important role in both assisting breastfeeding and general well-being for mother and baby.
There is compelling research that indicates the health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers including the prevention of illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, osteoporosis and various cancers.
The health benefits for infants range from reduced incidences of respiratory tract and gastrointestinal infections, diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease, obesity to sudden infant death syndrome.
At PhysioMotion, we offer treatment of lactation related breast pain including:
Assessment of your breastfeeding history and symptoms
Breastfeeding issues between mother and baby related to breast pain
Education on how to minimise risk factors for breast pain & mastitis
Advice and explanation of self-administered techniques to maintain well-being & prevent mastitis / mastalgia
Treatment to reduce inflammation
Use of therapeutic ultrasound
Manual therapy and taping techniques to improve lymphatic drainage
Liaison with your midwife to ensure optimal breastfeeding regimes
Pre & Postnatal Pilates
The journey through motherhood presents a wonderful opportunity to build strength, develop endurance and connect to your core. PhysioMotion offers pre and postnatal exercise sessions to assist mothers to focus on core work, pelvic floor retraining and whole-body strength. It is an ideal workout for mothers and expectant mothers as it combines appropriate levels of pre / postnatal exercise.
