Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be challenging due to the physical changes that happen during pregnancy and after giving birth. Physical therapy during your prenatal and postpartum periods can help you manage these changes effectively. The physical therapists at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers provide evaluation and treatment during your prenatal and postpartum periods to decrease your pain, improve your pelvic health, prepare you for delivery, and help you recover as quickly as possible after giving birth.

Physical therapy helps manage various issues that arise during the prenatal and postpartum periods, including pain, weakness, incontinence,  and sexual dysfunction.

Postpartum (or postnatal) refers to the period after childbirth. Most often, the postpartum period is the first six to eight weeks after delivery, or until your body returns to its pre-pregnancy state. But the symptoms and changes that occur during the postpartum period can last far beyond eight weeks. 

If you’re pregnant and want to experience optimal well-being during pregnancy and after birth, call the health physical therapists at FYZICAL City Center Aurora to learn more about our postpartum health and wellness program.

This program includes external treatments targeting flexibility/mobility and core/postural/hip strengthening activities, as well as education on how to keep both mommy and baby safe & healthy. Exercises will be incorporated to help with body mechanics such as carrying a car seat, loading stroller in a vehicle, holding baby (switching arms, holding baby in the middle), picking baby up from floor, out of crib, etc.

Additionally, education will be provided to help with general self-care and assistance with postpartum depression such as progressive muscle relaxation.