pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time to get comfortable in your body and stay healthy.

I aim to alleviate all pains and dysfunctions experienced during pregnancy. The best time to see me is during the 2nd trimester, but if you're experiencing pain, you may see me sooner.

Below are common issues I address:

Round Ligament Pain: pain created from the stretching of the round ligaments alongside the uterus.

Low back, hip, pelvic pain: general tension and/or specific pain affecting these areas can come from the pelvis and an imbalance of muscle activation.

Sciatic Nerve pain & other gluteal pain: radiating nerve pain into the lower leg or pain that resides deep in the glute/hip/buttocks area.

Pubic symphysis pain (SPD): Joint-line pain along the groin especially with rolling in bed, getting in/out of the car, navigating stairs.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain (SIJ): Joint-line pain along the low back/upper gluteal area with navigating stairs or curbs, walking.

Stress &/or Urge Urinary Incontinence: Urinary leaking with coughing, laughing, or sudden urge.

Exercise During pregnancy

Consistent exercise is a HUGE health factor for both mother and baby during pregnancy.

Did you know you should ideally be working out 5 days/week for 30 minutes each session?

But that doesn't mean you need to be working out until complete exhaustion. Walking and yard work also qualifies as exercise! (Maybe even moving around boxes while nesting)!

And even if you haven't been exercising, starting a program during your 2nd trimester shows beneficial results.

During our appointments, I ensure that I've set my mothers up with an exercise protocol and highlight points to look out for to ensure healthy movement.

Check out the guidelines for exercise during pregnancy:

Exercise throughout Pregnancy -

A Guideline.

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Birth Prep

I provide insight into the birth experience from the physical/bodily point-of-view.

I aim to address the following points:

Optimal breathing and pushing breath - NO valsalva
Variable birthing positions that take pressure off the pelvic floor and sacrum
Increased awareness of one's pelvic floor and respiratory diaphragm muscles
Perineal massage to decrease risk of grade III and IV tears
Pelvic exercises for increased flexibility/mobility during early and late labor phases
Partner support and partner-based techniques to help support the mother
Education of birth options - ceserean and vaginal births

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