During pregnancy your body must adapt to many changes in a short period of time.  The rapid fluctuations that occur with growing a baby can wreak havoc on your body and can present as many different symptoms.  These adaptations make it difficult for your body to be able to function properly and pain free. Receiving osteopathic treatment during pregnancy can help alleviate your pain complaints which allows you to enjoy the process.

Osteopaths work not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also work on the visceral system to relieve stress.  A typical treatment will involve addressing your current concerns, and ensuring you have the flexibility and stability in order to adapt to the ongoing changes. The first trimester typically brings little to no structural change for you.  Treatment will focus on mobilizing the spine and pelvis to prepare your body for the oncoming stress of the growing baby.   During the second trimester you will typically notice structural changes of your body.  The increase in weight gain will increase the curves of your spine, and the fluctuating hormones will cause joint flexibility.  Treatment during the second trimester focuses on balancing your uterus, decreasing spine and pelvic tension, and loosening up soft tissue.  During the last trimester the mother will notice more difficulty staying active and painfree.  Treatment at this time will be done to allow the hips, pelvis, and low back to be flexible for delivery.  The goal of this treatment plan is to reduce labour time and reduce medical interventions.