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Osteopathy for pregnancy, babies and children

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of many and various changes in the body. These can be caused by mechanical strain as the baby grows and hormonal changes as the body prepares for birth.

Each stage of pregnancy presents with individual needs which can be addressed osteopathically, specifically in terms of lifestyle, postural and bio-mechanical factors that affect each mum-to-be differently.

Babies

Birth can be traumatic, not just for parents, but also for babies! The normal passage through the birth canal helps to mould the baby’s skull bones naturally. Medical intervention such as forceps, ventouse and caesarean births change that natural process.

Babies can then exhibit signs that all is not well. Careful, gentle work by an osteopath can help to remedy some of these problems.

Children

Children respond well to osteopathy. Their bodies are flexible and generally healthy, not burdened, hopefully, by the physical and emotional strains that we feel later in life.

Recurrent aches and pains, such as ‘growing pains’, (which are caused by bones growing faster than muscles!) can be eased, as can injuries from sports or just being kids! Let us know how we can help your family to feel their best.