Antenatal Physio: Supporting Your Body During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings significant changes to your body, and while some discomfort can be expected, persistent pain does not have to be something you simply put up with. Antenatal physio can help you manage pregnancy-related symptoms, stay active and prepare your body for birth.
At PelviCare in Greenwich, specialist women’s health physiotherapy provides personalised support throughout pregnancy, with treatment tailored to your symptoms, mobility and stage of pregnancy.
What Can Antenatal Physio Help With?
As your baby grows, changes in posture, weight distribution and hormone levels can place additional demands on your muscles and joints. This may contribute to pelvic, hip or lower back discomfort.
Antenatal physiotherapy can be particularly helpful for women experiencing:
- Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
- Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)
- Lower back, hip or coccyx pain
- Pelvic floor weakness or tightness
- Bladder control problems
- Reduced mobility
- Discomfort when walking, using stairs or turning in bed
A specialist physiotherapist can assess how your body is moving and identify areas that may benefit from targeted treatment, exercises or practical changes to everyday activities.
Preparing Your Body for Birth
Antenatal physio isn't only for managing pain. It can also help you understand your pelvic floor and prepare physically for labour and recovery.
PelviCare’s Pregnancy MOT provides a detailed assessment designed specifically for expectant mothers. Depending on your individual requirements, your appointment may include posture and joint assessment, pelvic floor assessment, advice on safe exercise, birth preparation and guidance on perineal massage.
Your physiotherapist can also recommend exercises suited to your pregnancy, helping you maintain strength and movement without placing unnecessary strain on your body.
Specialist Antenatal Physio in Greenwich
Every pregnancy is different, which is why physiotherapy should be based on your individual needs rather than a standard programme.
PelviCare provides confidential, specialist women’s health physiotherapy from its Greenwich clinic, helping women manage pregnancy-related discomfort and feel better prepared for birth and the postnatal period.
If pain, pelvic floor symptoms or reduced mobility are affecting your pregnancy, booking an antenatal physio assessment can help you understand what is happening and what you can do to support your body throughout the months ahead.