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Pregnancy & Post Natal Physiotherapy Services in Geelong
Physiotherapy for Pregnancy and the Postnatal period aims to manage the physical changes that occur as a result of pregnancy and birth, to support active pregnancies, preparation for birth and recovery after delivery.
Pregnancy care, assessment and management includes:
- Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Upper, Mid and/or Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor symptoms – bladder leakage, constipation, prolapse
- Guidance with exercise during pregnancy
- Education regarding your pelvic floor muscles, assessment and guidance with optimising function before birth, and preparation for labour.
Postnatal care includes:
- Support with recovery of pelvic floor muscle function
- Assessment and management of bladder, bowel or prolapse symptoms
- Assessment and management of abdominal separation
- Guidance with safe return to exercise