Treating Pregnancy related Issues at Osteopathy Bern
Pregnancy
Did you know that during pregnancy, a hormone called relaxin is produced by the ovaries and the placenta which loosens and relaxes your muscles, joints and ligaments during pregnancy to help your body prepare for birth?
Changes during Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the body undergoes several adaptations in order to provide the best possible environment for the developing child. As part of this process, the connective tissue softens, spinal curves change and overall gait and postural patterns are altered. This is normal. Due to all these changes, different areas of the body get exposed to more pressure than usual, for instance the pelvis but also overall the abdominal cavity and organs. These changes can happen without pain but at times they can cause discomfort in the lower back, pelvis, legs and rib cage (amongst other areas). Furthermore, hormonal changes can cause changes in mood and energy levels as well as hormonal headaches. Also, nausea, heartburn and constipation can occur throughout pregnancy.
How Osteopathy can Support You during your pregnancy
Osteopathic treatment can help to assist the adaptive changes throughout pregnancy in order to help you feel as comfortable as possible during your pregnancy. Osteopathy aims to help you with all the above mentioned changes and possible associated symptoms throughout pregnancy.
Manual treatment techniques will be adjusted to your needs and level of comfort. We are happy to support you throughout pregnancy to ease off stress and discomfort you might be experiencing by
- Helping you feel comfortable in your body
- Helping you maintain flexibility in the pelvis, hip and back
- Helping you reduce and present muscle tensions that might cause you discomfort
- Providing advice on lifestyle adjustments
- Helping you recover after childbirth
- Please make sure that you discuss any worrying symptoms with your Gynaecologist, GP or midwife before seeking osteopathic treatment. We want to make sure that you and your baby are safe before treating you.
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