Osteopathic Care for Pregnancy
Gentle support for you
Cheryl has completed a post-graduate diploma in Women's Health Osteopathy, so you can ensure that you will recieve the best care during your pregnancy.
Osteopathy is a very safe and effective form of pain relief during pregnancy. During pregnancy, you may experience physical, hormonal and emotional changes, which can have a direct impact on how your body feels. Osteopathy can ease your journey through this important period.
Common difficulties during pregnancy include:
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Back pain
- Rib pain
- Hip pain
- Swollen legs
- Bladder and/or bowel difficulties
Using gentle techniques to help mobilise joints and ease muscle stiffness, as well as offering advice on how to feel strong and confident in your body as your baby grows, Cheryl will be your body's BFF throughout your pregnancy experience.
What does it involve?
A holistic approach to wellbeing
Your Pregnancy Osteopathy appointment includes:
- Full postural screen
- Screening for bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment (externally)
- Abdominal muscle exam to check for any diastasis recti abdominis (DRA)
- Education and advice on daily activities as well as exercise
- Bespoke movement programme with your goals and lifestyle factors in mind
- A written report of the findings of your assessment
As well as Pregnancy Osteopathy, Cheryl also offers Body Ready Birth® 1:1 workshops - read more below.
Body Ready Birth® 1:1 Workshop
Reclaim your body's wisdom for birth
- the physiology of birth, and how to access your body's innate wisdom for birthing
- how to prepare all 3 levels of the pelvis before birth
- what to do when (and why) in each stage of labour to help things progress smoothly
- to create functional mobility in your pelvis to proactively address common musculoskeletal reasons for delays in labour
- specific, hands-on techniques for your birth partner to use to help with progress and comfort
- the most effective birth positions so that you’re ready to intuitively find the position your body needs during labour
As part of the workshop you receive:
- 2 hours of 1:1 education - including practicing hands-on techniques
- access to the online portal, where you get to revise all the movements and techniques you've learned at your own pace
- PDF printouts of the movements and techniques to put up in your birth environment