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Osteopathy for Pregnancy

Supporting you and your changing body, every step of the way.

Pregnancy places significant demands on the body, and pregnancy osteopathy offers gentle, hands-on treatment specifically adapted to each stage, from early pregnancy through to birth and beyond. Our practitioners have dedicated experience treating pregnant women, helping relieve common issues like back, pelvic, and rib pain, while supporting your changing posture and movement safely throughout. Every session is tailored to how many weeks pregnant you are and how you're feeling, so care evolves alongside your pregnancy rather than following a generic plan.
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OUR APPROACH
PREGNANCY
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— WHO THIS CLINIC IS FOR

We see patients at these stages.

Pregnancy presents unique mechanical demands. The patients we see typically come for:

  • Sciatica or pelvic-girdle pain in 2nd or 3rd trimester.
  • Diastasis recti — separation of the abdominal muscles.
  • Mid- or upper-back pain from postural changes.
  • Pre-conception bodywork to optimise pelvic alignment.
  • Post-c-section scar tissue work.
  • Post-vaginal-delivery pelvic floor and lumbar work.
  • Newborn cranial work in the first 6 weeks (newborn + mother together).
— Applications

How pregnancy osteopathy may help

  • Eases lower back and pelvic pain, among the most common complaints as your body adapts to pregnancy.
  • Helps relieve rib and upper back pain, particularly common in the later stages as the baby grows.
  • Supports changing posture, helping ease strain caused by shifting weight distribution and centre of gravity.
  • May help with sciatica-type symptoms, where pregnancy-related changes place pressure on the sciatic nerve.
  • Supports pelvic girdle pain (PGP/SPD), a common and sometimes debilitating pregnancy condition.
  • Helps ease tension and swelling, particularly in the hips, lower back, and legs.
  • Prepares the body for birth, with treatment sometimes focused on pelvic alignment and mobility in the final weeks.
  • Supports postpartum recovery, with many patients continuing care into the fourth trimester and beyond.
OUR APPROACH

Gentle, modified osteopathy through each trimester.

Every pregnancy osteopathy session starts with a conversation about how many weeks pregnant you are, your specific symptoms, and any concerns or previous pregnancy history, so your treatment reflects exactly where you are, not a generic pregnancy protocol.

Treatment is always gentle, and techniques are selected specifically for what's appropriate at your stage of pregnancy, addressing the specific aches, strains and postural changes you're experiencing. Many patients begin treatment as soon as symptoms start, whether that's in the first trimester or much later on, and continue with regular sessions through to birth, and often into postpartum recovery, for continuity of care through the whole journey.
01

Trimester-modified positioning

Side-lying or seated work in 2nd-3rd trimester. Specialist support cushions. Never prone past 18 weeks.
02

Pelvic girdle work

Targeted soft-tissue + joint mobilisation for SI joint, pubic symphysis, lumbar facets. Often resolves PGP in 2-4 sessions.
03

Post-partum rehabilitation

Diastasis recti, scar mobility, pelvic floor reconnection. Usually starts 6-8 weeks post-delivery.
04

Newborn cranial

Gentle cranial osteopathy for 0-12 week babies. Reflux, latch issues, sleep, post-delivery cranial moulding.
— IN THEIR OWN WORDS —

Patient stories.

★★★★★
"I came in with severe SI joint pain at 28 weeks. Olivia worked through trimester-appropriate adjustments and I was pain-free by 32 weeks. The pregnancy continued comfortably."
HR · 31 · SI PAIN
★★★★★
"Brought our newborn for cranial work at 3 weeks. He had been struggling with latch and sleep. Within 2 sessions both improved."
NT · NEWBORN CRANIAL
★★★★★
"Post-c-section scar work alongside mat-and-baby cranial. Olivia is the only practitioner I have ever seen who treats both mother and baby seriously."
CL · POST-PARTUM
— FREQUENTLY ASKED —

Common Questions — Pregnancy Osteopathy

Yes — osteopathic treatment during pregnancy is generally very safe when delivered by a practitioner experienced in treating pregnant patients, using techniques and positioning specifically adapted for each stage. Always let your practitioner know how many weeks pregnant you are, and mention any pregnancy complications, so your treatment can be adjusted appropriately.

You can start at any stage, whether that's early pregnancy or much closer to your due date. Many patients begin as soon as they notice discomfort, while others start preventatively, particularly if they've experienced pregnancy-related pain in a previous pregnancy.

Pregnancy osteopathy is commonly used to treat lower back and pelvic pain, rib pain, sciatica-type symptoms, and pelvic girdle pain (PGP/SPD), among other common pregnancy-related aches and postural changes.

Your practitioner will use specifically designed pregnancy supports and cushions to ensure you're positioned safely and comfortably throughout, adapting your position as needed as your pregnancy progresses, particularly in the later stages when lying flat isn't advised for extended periods.

Some patients use osteopathy in the final weeks of pregnancy to support pelvic alignment and mobility, which some believe may support labour, though evidence for this specific benefit is limited. Your practitioner can discuss what's realistic and appropriate for you at this stage.

Yes — many patients continue with osteopathic treatment into the postpartum period, supporting recovery from birth and helping address ongoing pain, postural changes, or the physical demands of caring for a newborn.

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