During Pregnancy

Care for Before, During and After Pregnancy

We are lucky to have two experts in the field of Pregnancy. Mariska Wilkins specializing in pregnancy with her osteopathy. Plus our female Chiropractor, Amy Taylor-Watson also specializes in working with women during pregnancy.

Advice for pregnant women:

• Remain active.
• Rest is important.
• Avoid lifting heavy objects.
• Move your feet when turning round to avoid your spine twisting.
• Wear flat shoes so you allow the right weight distribution.
• Don’t sit cross-legged.
• Try not to lift toddlers or groceries on one hip this can put a strain on your hip.
• Balance the weight between two bags of shopping.

Why treat pregnant women?

• Minimise musculoskeletal pain.
• Optimise neurological function.
• Keep stability and alignment of the pelvis.
• Improve posture and strength.
• Help prepare for labour and postpartum.
• Treatment for late pregnancy pain and helping baby.
• We do not turn babies -but help to get the pelvis in a balanced position by positively affecting the bones, muscles and ligaments.
• Chiropractic may be able to help in getting the baby into a better position prior to birth.
• This may give the baby a better start with less postural, muscular and neurological strain on their body.