Pregnancy Care and Women’s Health
We offer a women’s health service providing advice and treatment for a wide range of pregnancy-related and post-natal conditions as well as continence management. Examinations are available to assess pelvic floor strength and to enhance the re-training of these muscles.
Pre- and post-natal Pilates classes are run at the Parkside Studio, and the Gentle mat classes running regularly at all locations are also appropriate for pregnant and post-natal women. Post-natal clients can bring their babies (up to 6 months of age) along to some classes at Parkside – please enquire.
The benefits of a tailored exercise program during pregnancy include reduced fatigue, back and pelvic pain relief, fewer incontinence problems during and after pregnancy, and faster recovery after the birth.
Physiotherapy treatment during pregnancy and post-natally can relieve:
- Back and pelvic pain
- Coccyx pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Wound pain following Caesarean
- Painful perineal scarring
- Upper back and lower neck pain during breastfeeding
- Mastitis
We also sell a variety of Pre/Post Natal items such as:
- Back braces
- Pelvic belts
- Tubigrip
- Carpal Tunnel Splints
- Lumbar Rolls
All our physiotherapists are committed to osteoporosis prevention – Pilates is effective in maintaining bone density. The symptoms of menopause, too, can be alleviated with regular Pilates practice, and freedom of movement enjoyed well into old age.