Pregnancy is a time of enormous physical change in a short period of time. It is amazing how well the body adapts and it is not surprising that it sometimes struggles to keep pace with all the physical, hormonal and emotional changes. Some people sail through without any difficulty but, sometimes, a bit of help may be needed.
Low back pain, pelvic girdle pain (PGP) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) all relate to the pelvis being disturbed by the weight of the foetus and hormonal changes to the supporting structures. I am a recommended practitioner with the Pelvic Partnership.
In the latter stages of pregnancy, the lie of the baby may be a concern. Sometimes the baby cannot turn, perhaps due to a short cord or the placement of the placenta. More often, the baby will turn if the uterus and pelvis are made more comfortable.
Top tip – to reduce the chance of a back-to-back (OP) presentation, minimise sitting from 35 weeks (lie down to rest), or sit with the knees lower than the hips, to keep the pelvic inlet open.
After delivery, osteopathy may be helpful in supporting recovery from the birth.