Pregnancy Care
Pregnancy is a time of incredible change, and our prenatal physiotherapy appointments are here to support and celebrate your journey. We take the time to listen, guide, and empower you with knowledge about how to care for your body and stay active in ways that feel safe and nurturing.
Each session is personalized to help you prepare both physically and emotionally for birth, with exercises and education tailored to your individual needs and delivery preferences. Gentle, hands-on techniques are used to ease tension, bring comfort, and help you feel more at home in your changing body.
Preparing for Pregnancy
Early Pregnancy up to 26 weeks
Topics covered include:
- Understanding changes to your body during pregnancy
- Preserving core muscles - diaphragm, pelvic floor and abdominal corset
- Keeping active! General exercise guidelines during pregnancy
- Preventing and managing common complaints that may occur during pregnancy
Preparing for Birth and Beyond
Late Pregnancy from 26 weeks
Topics covered include:
- Perineal preparation for Vaginal Delivery
- Strategies to assist recovery after birth
- Reconnecting with Core muscles - Diaphragm, Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Corset
- General guidelines for Returning to Exercise and Activity
- Baby Handling skills
Birth Preparation
Our Birth Preparation sessions are designed to help you feel confident, informed, and empowered as you approach birth. We take the time to discuss your goals and preferences for delivery, along with your medical and family history, pre-existing hypermobility, current bladder and bowel symptoms, past births or injuries, and activity levels. A comprehensive pelvic floor assessment—considering anatomical measures, muscle tone, strength, relaxation, breathing, and vaginal wall mobility—helps us understand your individual needs and birth injury risk.
Together, we develop a personalized plan that supports your body and your birth journey. This may include pelvic floor down-training or strengthening, guidance on birth positions and breathing techniques, and education around perineal massage or the use of an Epi-No if suitable. We also provide early postnatal education to help you feel prepared and supported in your recovery, whether following a vaginal or caesarean birth.
Follow-up appointments are guided by individual presentation and the level of support required. For those planning a vaginal birth, perineal massage education is typically provided around 34 weeks’ gestation (with or without a birth partner), and an early postnatal education session is offered from around 37 weeks to support recovery planning and confidence in the early postpartum period.
We believe the best care comes from collaboration, which is why we work closely with your obstetric care provider to ensure a cohesive, compassionate, and empowering approach—helping you step into birth with confidence and calm.
Get in Touch
We are here to support you. Reach out for inquiries or to schedule an appointment.
Suite 25, Level 1, 22/36 Scott St,
Toowoomba City QLD 4350
