Wellfield Osteopathic Clinic

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  Brian McKenna BSc (Hons) Osteopath & Louise Cooke BSc (Hons) Ost, LLB (Hons). Osteopath, (Cardiff)

  

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Pregnancy produces the largest postural change a woman’s body will undergo, as the baby grows the extra weight draws the centre of gravity forward and the posture changes from week to week, additionally the breasts enlarge putting strain on the upper back. This can cause a variety of aches and pains involving the entire back, pelvis, neck and pubic symphysis.

Osteopathic treatment through pregnancy is very gentle, it is safe for both mother and baby, many women think that it has helped them have an easier birth thus reducing any strain on the baby at this time.

Osteopathic treatment may also improve your chances of a normal birth.

If the mother’s spine and pelvis are properly aligned she will have an easier pregnancy. But this also brings the added bonus of the baby having a better pregnancy. A baby moves around as he grows, as any mother can feel. The more the baby is free to move around, the more likely he is to position himself correctly at the end of pregnancy, so baby is more likely to engage in the right position before labour. If the baby starts of in the right place labour progresses more smoothly.

Optimal foetal positioning tries to give the baby the maximum amount of space to move into the best position. We don’t touch the baby, if the baby can move freely, he will find the right place.

It is advisable that you return after the birth for a check up and if necessary treatment.    

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