Osteopathy & Pregnancy...
...supporting your changing body, promoting a healthy, pain free pregnancy.
- Osteopathy can help ease pregnancy-related aches & pains safely.
- We combine Osteopathy and Pilates to support an active, comfortable pregnancy
The body undergoes a lot of physical changes when pregnant. These changes are needed to allow the baby to grow and develop, prepare your body for labour as well as breast feeding your baby (if you wish to / are able to do so).
Pregnancy in today's busy world can mean women are often balancing the demands of being pregnant alongside working, perhaps have existing children, or maybe an old injury or medical condition to deal with too.
As an Osteopath I understand the changes your body is undergoing, and I want you to support you in having an active, healthy, and comfortable pregnancy. This is where my knowledge of both Osteopathy and Pilates can really help benefit you.
Kibworth Osteopaths & Pilates is based in Tur Langton, within easy reach of nearby villages and towns including Market Harborough, Kibworth, Fleckney, Foxton, Great Bowden, Desborough, Corby, Kettering, Oadby, Wigston, Uppingham and Oakham.
We offer gentle, tailored osteopathic care throughout pregnancy and after birth, welcoming women from across the local area who want calm, kind, professional support close to home.
How Osteopathy Can Help in Pregnancy.
Some women do experience discomfort or pain associated with their pregnancy. Osteopaths are highly trained to safely diagnose, treat and rehabilitate musculoskeletal pain in pregnant patients.
Using gentle, safe, and appropriate hands-on Osteopathic techniques, specialist taping techniques using Kinesiology tape, and tailored advice, Osteopathy may help alleviate the following:
Lower back discomfort
SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction): Pain at the front of the pelvis
Mid back pain (Thoracic Spine)
Wrists / Carpal Tunnel
Swollen feet / ankles
Being pregnant is an amazing journey, and your body is perfectly designed for it. However, it is also a hard work for the body - supporting both mother and baby, plus carrying more weight. Don’t leave any aches and pains, often patients respond well to a combination of hands-on treatment, and gentle exercises based on my Pilates knowledge.
Free Resources
Take advantage of our free resources section, where you’ll find comprehensive feeding guides and easy-to-follow videos to support you with latching, positioning, winding and day-to-day feeding confidence at home.
To make a booking online, choose the appointment type, who you'd like your appointment with, then pick an available date to make a booking.
Patient Information, Consent & Privacy
Osteopathy, like all forms of health care, offers considerable benefits, but may also include some level of risk. Research suggests Osteopathy is one of the safest forms of treatment (Bagagiolo et al, 2022). We require every patient to make an informed decision before beginning treatment.
At the appointment
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During your consultation at Kibworth Osteopaths, a health history will be established and a physical examination will be conducted. These examinations are performed to assess your specific condition, determining if Osteopathic Treatment is needed and can help.
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The patient/patient advocate understands that sometimes it is necessary to expose and palpate certain areas of the body for diagnosis and treatment.
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Every effort is made to preserve modesty and keep you comfortable. Please tell or signal to the Osteopath if you have any concerns during your appointment and if you ever feel uncomfortable please do not hesitate to say so.
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Before any manipulation is given, the Osteopath will explain the need and obtain your verbal consent and the patient has the option to opt out at any time.
Adverse Reactions
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The physical response to treatment varies and cannot always be predicted, as every individual is different.
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Whilst rare, some patients may experience short-term aggravation of symptoms – up to 72 hours.
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It is important to follow the advice of the Osteopath to reduce any chance of adverse effects from treatment and should you be concerned please contact us.
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