Physical Therapy for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy brings about many physical and hormonal changes that can affect the body, posture, and daily comfort. At CARE, our physical therapy services support pregnant women before and after childbirth to promote well-being, prevent certain types of pain, and support the body’s recovery.
Each follow-up visit is tailored to the stage of pregnancy, the expectant mother's needs, and her goals.
Appropriate Care During Pregnancy
Over the course of several months, the body changes to adapt to the baby’s development. These changes can cause various types of stiffness or pain, particularly in the back, pelvis, or joints.
Physical therapy during pregnancy helps you gently adapt to these changes through tailored and safe treatments.
Objectives may include:
- Help the body adapt as well as possible to the changes associated with pregnancy
- Relieve certain types of pain
- Improving Posture
- Promoting Mobility
- Maintaining Comfort in Everyday Life
- Coordinating Breathing and Movement
Each session is tailored to the stage of pregnancy and the patient's abilities.
Relieve lower back, pelvic, and postural pain
Lower back and pelvic pain are common during pregnancy due to postural, hormonal, and mechanical changes.
Physical therapy can help with:
- Relieve Lower Back Pain
- Relieving Pelvic Tension
- Improving Posture
- Relieve certain joint or muscle pains
- Promoting Greater Mobility
- Minimizing Muscle Compensations
Treatments may combine manual therapy, tailored exercises, posture guidance, and mobility exercises.
Prevention and Treatment of Pregnancy-Related Pain
Physical therapy can also help prevent or manage certain common issues that arise during pregnancy, such as:
- Back Pain
- Neck Tension
- Pelvic or pubic symphysis pain
- Feeling of heavy legs
- Muscle tension
- Physical fatigue
- Mobility difficulties
The goal is to help the expectant mother enjoy her pregnancy under the best possible conditions while maintaining an appropriate level of physical activity.
Postpartum Rehabilitation
After giving birth, the body needs time and support to recover gradually.
Postpartum rehabilitation helps new mothers regain comfort, stability, and confidence in their movements.
This support may be aimed, in particular, at:
- Muscle Recovery
- Proper Abdominal Exercises
- Pelvic and Postural Recovery
- Reduction in Persistent Pain
- The Gradual Return to Daily Activities
- Resuming Sports Under Safe Conditions
Each follow-up is tailored to the patient's needs and recovery pace.
Perineal and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Pregnancy and childbirth place a great deal of strain on the perineum and the pelvic floor.
Perineal rehabilitation helps strengthen:
- Strengthening the Pelvic Floor
- Muscle Control
- Pelvic Stability
- Preventing or reducing certain types of urinary incontinence
- Comfort in daily activities and sports
This care is provided with respect, attentiveness, and a focus on adapting to each patient's needs.
A Gradual Return to Physical Activity
After pregnancy, it is important to resume physical activity gradually and in an appropriate manner.
At CARE, physical therapists work with patients to:
- Gradually get back into shape
- Gently Strengthen Your Muscles
- Re-learning certain movements
- Preventing Strain and Pain
- Getting Back into Sports Safely
The program is always tailored to the patient's abilities and goals.
Personalized Support at CARE
At CARE, pregnancy and postpartum care is based on a comprehensive, individualized, and compassionate approach.
Our teams support every woman before and after childbirth to promote her well-being, recovery, and a gradual return to daily activities under the best possible conditions.
