Women's Health Physiotherapy Pregnancy Services
We support women in pregnancy from 13 weeks to full term.
Once referred by your midwife or GP you will be sent a letter to contact the department to arrange your appointment.
If you are presenting with pelvic girdle pain or low back pain you will be invited to triage.
Triage appointments
Triage is to assess your symptoms to create a physiotherapy treatment program that will suit you best.
Hip Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain
During pregnancy, 1 in 5 women experience discomfort in their pelvis and hips (Pelvic Girdle Pain or PGP) and approximately 49% experience back pain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common problem associated with pregnancy, affecting approximately 62% of women.
Antenatal Exercise Classes
Antenatal Exercise Classes are a tried and tested method of improving strength and flexibility around the pelvis,
back and hips.
Incontinence During Pregnancy
Up to 40% of pregnant women experience some degree of incontinence.
Pelvic Floor
The roles the pelvic floor has and exercises we can do to strengthen them.
