What happens
Pain in pregnancy is common and it is not something to put up with until the baby arrives. Aisha sees pregnant and postnatal women in a private room at the quiet end of the clinic, with longer appointments and no rush.
In pregnancy
- Pelvic girdle pain and low back pain: hands-on treatment, a support belt if it helps, and exercises that fit around the bump
- Rib, wrist and carpal tunnel problems
- Staying active safely: running, gym and the Pregnancy Pilates class
After the birth
- The postnatal check at six weeks or later: tummy gap, pelvic floor, scars, posture
- Pelvic floor rehab for leaking, heaviness or pain
- Return to running: a graded plan and the test we use before you start
We work with the Otterford midwifery team and your GP where you want us to.
What the price covers
- 45 minutes with a women's health physiotherapist
- Private room
- Hands-on treatment and a programme in the app
- Support belt fitting where needed
- Letter to your midwife or GP on request
Right for
- Any stage of pregnancy
- Six weeks postnatal onwards, with no upper limit
- Pelvic floor problems years after a birth
Not the right first call for
- Bleeding, reduced movements or severe headache in pregnancy: call your maternity unit first
Risks, in plain words
- Mild soreness after hands-on treatment
- Internal pelvic floor examination only ever with your consent and explained first
Who you'll see, and where.
Women's health physio
£72from
The boathouse from the towpath. Clinic door on the lane, studio door on the river.