PRE & POST NATAL WELLNESS

Support Through Pregnancy, Recovery & Beyond

Physiotherapy Support Through Pregnancy & Postpartum

Pregnancy and postpartum bring incredible changes to your body. As your body adapts throughout pregnancy (and again following delivery) you may experience changes in strength, mobility, posture and comfort.

At Wintergreen Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine in Oakville, our Pre & Post Natal Wellness services are designed to support you through these changes with personalized physiotherapy care.

Whether you are experiencing pregnancy-related discomfort, preparing your body for birth, recovering postpartum or looking to safely return to exercise, we'll meet you where you are and develop a treatment plan around your individual needs and goals.

How Can Prenatal Physiotherapy Help During Pregnancy?

As your baby grows, your body continuously adapts. Changes in posture, weight distribution, joint mobility and muscle function can contribute to new aches and discomfort.

Prenatal physiotherapy can help you stay comfortable and active throughout pregnancy while supporting your changing body. Treatment may help with:

  • Lower back pain

  • Pelvic girdle pain

  • Hip discomfort

  • Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain

  • Muscle tension and stiffness

  • Changes in posture

  • Reduced mobility or flexibility

  • Core and pelvic floor function

Your treatment will be adapted throughout your pregnancy based on how you're feeling, your stage of pregnancy and your healthcare needs.

Staying Active During Pregnancy

For many people, movement can continue to be an important part of a healthy pregnancy. However, your usual exercise routine may need to change as your pregnancy progresses.

Your physiotherapist can help you understand how to adapt movement and exercise to your changing body. Treatment may include mobility exercises, strengthening, breathing strategies and guidance for maintaining physical activity comfortably.

Whether you want to continue working out, stay comfortable during everyday activities or simply feel stronger as your pregnancy progresses, we'll help you find an approach that works for you.

Returning to Exercise After Pregnancy

Getting back to exercise after having a baby can feel exciting, but it can also be difficult to know where to begin.

Your previous fitness level doesn't necessarily determine how quickly your body will be ready to return to running, strength training, sports or other higher-impact activities.

Postnatal physiotherapy can help assess areas such as your strength, mobility, core function and movement control before gradually progressing your activity.

Preparing Your Body for Birth

Preparing for birth isn't only about what happens on delivery day.

Pregnancy places increasing demands on your core, pelvic floor and surrounding muscles. Physiotherapy can help you better understand these areas and develop strategies to support movement, breathing and body awareness as you prepare for delivery.

Depending on your individual needs, prenatal treatment may include exercises for mobility, strength, pelvic floor coordination and relaxation.

Our goal is to help you feel informed, supported and more confident as you approach the next stage of your pregnancy.

Supporting Your Recovery After Baby

Your body deserves time and support to recover after pregnancy and childbirth.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a vaginal delivery or C-section, pregnancy and birth can affect your abdominal muscles, pelvic floor, posture, strength and overall movement.

Postnatal physiotherapy provides individualized support as your body heals and you gradually return to everyday activities.

Rebuilding Core & Pelvic Floor Strength

Your core and pelvic floor work together to support movement, stability and everyday function. Pregnancy and childbirth can change how these muscles function, and recovery isn't always as simple as doing more abdominal exercises or Kegels.

Your physiotherapist can assess your strength, movement and muscle coordination and recommend exercises appropriate for your stage of recovery.

If you're experiencing concerns such as bladder leakage, pelvic pressure, pain with intercourse or other pelvic health symptoms, our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy services can provide more specialized assessment and treatment.

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The first appointment starts with a conversation about you. Treatment may include therapeutic exercises, strengthening, mobility work, manual therapy, education and strategies you can use at home.

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Your Pre & Post Natal Questions, Answered

  • There isn't one specific point in pregnancy when everyone should begin physiotherapy. You may choose to see a physiotherapist when discomfort develops, when you have questions about staying active or simply when you'd like additional support as your body changes.

  • Yes. Physiotherapy may help manage pregnancy-related back and pelvic discomfort through appropriate movement, strengthening, mobility work, education and other treatment techniques based on your individual needs.

  • Postpartum recovery is different for everyone. When physiotherapy is appropriate will depend on factors including your delivery, healing, symptoms and overall health.

    Your physiotherapist can adapt your initial treatment to your stage of recovery and gradually progress it over time.

  • A physiotherapist can assess abdominal function and help you understand how your core is working following pregnancy. Treatment may include progressive exercises designed to improve strength, coordination and function.

  • Yes. Physiotherapy can help assess your strength, mobility, core function and movement before gradually progressing toward higher-impact or more demanding exercise.

    The appropriate timeline varies from person to person, so your return should be based on your individual recovery rather than a single universal timeframe.

  • There can be overlap between the two services.

    Postnatal physiotherapy can take a broader look at strength, mobility, posture, core function, pain and returning to activity following pregnancy.

    Pelvic floor physiotherapy provides more specialized assessment and treatment for concerns involving pelvic floor function, including bladder or bowel symptoms, pelvic pressure, pelvic pain and discomfort during intercourse.

    Your physiotherapist can help determine which approach is most appropriate for your needs.