Osteopathy During Pregnancy

How does Osteopathy help during pregnancy ?

Your posture and body shape changes during pregnancy to adapt to the growing size and weight of the uterus. Previous injuries, accidents, postural strains from work can make it more difficult for your body to adapt to these changes. Your body’s ligaments soften during pregnancy as a result of certain hormones so the pelvic bones can allow the baby to pass through. This can mean the rest of the body is more vulnerable to strain as the baby grows. This may cause backache, neckache, heartburn, breathing and digestion difficulties, nausea and vomiting, aching legs, varicose veins, haemorrhoids and fatigue.

Osteopathy can help during and after pregnancy by:

  • relieving the symptoms mentioned above
  • preparing the body for the demands of labour
  • helping the mother to recover after the birth

Is osteopathy safe during pregnancy?

Osteopaths undergo a minimum of four years training, including an intensive obstetric and paediatric course. Osteopathy is safe at any time during pregnancy

How does osteopathy help post-natally?

Birth can be traumatic for both mother and baby. After giving birth the mother’s body needs to recover from the changes of pregnancy and the effects of the delivery and/or surgery, however, the demands of caring for a new baby, such as lifting, carrying on one hip, reaching into a cot and feeding in uncompromising positions, make recovery more complicated. Unresolved stresses can contribute to problems with periods, digestion, headache, backache and urinary difficulties, and even to post-natal depression. Osteopathy can help the mother return to normal after the physical and emotional upheaval by releasing the strains endured from both labour and pregnancy, making it easier to enjoy her new baby.

Prices

New Adult – 30 min – £45.00
Returning Adult – £45.00
Concessions – £40.00

Karl J Turner BSc (HONS) Ost Med

Karl J Turner BSc (HONS) Ost Med Qualified in 1997 as an Osteopath/Cranial osteopath, prior to which he worked as an auxillary nurse. He studied osteopathic medicine, which means he is trained to use osteopathy to treat chest, ear and throat infections and difficulties with breathing and digestion as well as aches, pains and injuries.

Karl has an interest in helping relieve the strains of pregnancy and labour, as well as complications of delivery using a mix of both cranial and structural osteopathy.

Joanna Turner

Jo is a structural Osteopath graduating from BSO in 2006. Prior to that she qualified in sports therapy and rehabilitation, specialising in sports injuries. She also has qualifications in Ergonomics and Sports Massage, working with the International Rugby teams and the London Marathon runners, allowing her to create tailor made treatments for each individual.

She also has qualifications in nutrition and sports massage, working with International Rugby teams and the London Marathon Runners.