Pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy at Calm Physiotherapy is a specialised pelvic health service helping mothers manage pelvic pain, abdominal separation, and incontinence. Our evidence-based care prepares your body for birth and guides your postpartum recovery so you can confidently thrive.
Navigating the physical transformations of pregnancy and preparing for childbirth—whether a vaginal delivery or a caesarean—can feel overwhelming. At Calm Physiotherapy, our evidence-based care is designed to help you move more comfortably and feel completely prepared for your birthing experience. We teach you targeted pain-management techniques, core conditioning, and optimal labour positioning, giving you the confidence and physical resilience needed for delivery and early recovery.
Our pelvic floor physiotherapists, Brittany Bourne and Julia Urquhart, bring highly concentrated, specialised expertise to support you through every stage of motherhood. Brittany focuses closely on physical health during pregnancy , while Julia applies advanced training in pelvic floor and continence care to address post-birth abdominal separation, pelvic organ prolapse, and incontinence. Together, they design custom return-to-exercise plans and manage specialised clinical fittings, ensuring your long-term pelvic health is fully nurtured
Birth preparation focuses on getting your body ready for labour, delivery, or a caesarean section. We teach you how to manage pain, improve your pelvic floor and core strength, and practice breathing and relaxation strategies. We also cover optimal positions for labour and provide practical tips to prevent tearing and support post-caesarean recovery.
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is discomfort around the pelvic joints, hips, or lower back caused by hormonal changes, postural shifts, and the extra physical load of pregnancy. We address this by correcting muscle imbalances, improving joint stability, and offering hands-on treatments, tailored exercises, and advice on posture or supportive pelvic belts.
Yes. Abdominal separation occurs when the growing baby stretches the midline abdominal muscles. Physiotherapy safely guides you through specific exercises designed to restore deep core strength, improve your posture, and gradually reduce the gap without putting strain on your healing body.
A pessary is a removable, flexible silicone device inserted into the vagina to lift and support displaced pelvic organs. It is highly effective for managing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. Your physiotherapist can assess your pelvic floor and perform a professional fitting if a pessary is right for you.
Postnatal recovery looks different for everyone. Instead of rushing back to high-impact training, a pelvic physiotherapist will assess your core and pelvic floor strength to create a personalised, gradual plan. This ensures you rebuild your fitness safely, reducing the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, or setbacks.
At Calm, we provide compassionate, expert physiotherapy tailored to your needs. Take the first step towards better health today.
