Pregnancy Assessment

This appointment is ideal if you want to discuss or have any questions about your pregnancy or if you are experiencing any of the following: - Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) - Lower back pain or hip discomfort - Bladder leaks or urgency - Bowel leaks or urgency - Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms - Support with birth preparation to ensure you are in the best place for birth and postnatally

Yes! It’s completely safe and can help with pelvic girdle pain, back pain, and preparing your pelvic floor for birth. It can also be highly beneficial during pregnancy. Treatments and exercises are tailored to your stage of pregnancy and comfort level.

Yes, following assessment, I will provide appropriate manual therapy as well as simple, safe exercises for you to do at home.

I offer guidance on perineal massage, breathing techniques, and exercises to help your pelvic floor adapt to labour and recovery.

I will take a detailed history from you including this pregnancy and any previous pregnancies/births. We will discuss any areas of concern you have and what you would like to gain from the session. I will then do a physical examination, including screening posture, checking core plus addressing any areas of concern. I will also assess pelvic floor muscles. In pregnancy this is not always done with an internal examination. Often this is achieved by an external visual assessment. If you have any questions regarding this, do not hesitate to contact me and we can discuss further.

Yes! Self management is key for maintaining changes and I can provide specific exercises as well as advice on peroneal massage, breathing techniques, and exercises to help your body and pelvic floor through pregnancy, labour and postpartum. I understand the pressures of pre and postnatal life and therefore I give a tailored plan taking in to account busy lives!

Imagine you are going to a low impact yoga class. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement, such as leggings or loose-fitting trousers.

As a sole practitioner, I do not routinely have a chaperone present during appointments. If you would like a chaperone to be present for any part of your assessment or treatment, including an intimate examination, please let me know before your appointment wherever possible. I will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request, however this may not always be possible and, in some circumstances, your appointment may need to be rearranged. If I do not hear from you before your appointment, I will assume that you do not wish to request a chaperone in advance. However, you will still be offered the opportunity to discuss chaperones, consent and examination options at your appointment before any assessment or treatment takes place. You are welcome to bring a family member, friend or supporter with you if you would prefer, although they would not be considered an independent clinical chaperone.

There is free parking available directly outside the clinic.

Every woman is different, so the number of sessions required will depend on your symptoms, goals and individual circumstances. Some women attend for a single assessment to gain reassurance, education and a personalised plan. However, where symptoms involve physiological changes such as pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse, bladder or bowel symptoms, pelvic pain, postnatal recovery or return to exercise, meaningful improvement often takes time and may benefit from a course of treatment and rehabilitation. My aim is always to give you the tools, knowledge and confidence to manage your symptoms independently wherever possible. We will work together to create a plan that is right for you, and I'll always be honest about what I feel is likely to be most beneficial. During your assessment, we'll discuss your goals, expected recovery timescales and whether follow-up sessions are likely to help you achieve the best outcome.