The Baby Years

Congratulations, you are expecting a baby! Pregnancy is a wonderful privilege and an exciting time for expectant mothers. We here at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic want to support you in having a healthy and happy pregnancy. One of the best ways to prepare for pregnancy, both physically and mentally, is to become or remain physically active before, during, and after pregnancy. Preparing your body for your pregnancy is worthwhile to promote a healthy pregnancy for both you and your baby.

We feel looking after yourself during pregnancy is important to promote a healthy pregnancy and minimise the risk of pregnancy-related aches and pains. However, when pregnancy-related aches and pains arise, it is important to contact your physiotherapist for assessment and treatment. Every person is different so finding out why you have a problem is essential to ensure appropriate treatment and care.

Many changes happen to your body over the course of the 9 months to allow for the growing foetus. Your body changes and adapts to carry the baby, but this may also put more strain on certain parts of the body due to the increasing weight. Back pain, both lower and mid-back, pelvic pain, swelling in hands or feet may be some of the problems you experience during pregnancy. Check out the tabs below to learn more.

All our staff are happy to treat you pre and post-pregnancy. Aileen MaGuire our Pelvic Health specialist is happy to address any specific pelvic floor muscle issues.

Please note: Women’s health initial assessment requires a 1-hour appointment.

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Women’s Health Clinic

Incontinence

Incontinence is classified as an involuntary leakage of urine. Urinary incontinence as part of women’s health affects 1- 3 women in all stages of life.

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Prolapse

This can occur as a result of childbirth or chronic constipation.

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Bowel Problems

Bowel incontinence and constipation occurs from weakness of the pelvic floor and poor muscle co-ordination between the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. We know has distressing this can be.

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Pelvic Pain

A contributory factor to pelvic pain is over-active pelvic floor muscles. This means these muscles never relax fully and there’s a constant high level of tension in the muscles.

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Menopause

Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a woman’s menstruation. Usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 so most women can expect some 30 years of post-menopausal life.

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Pregnancy

Many changes happen to your body over the course of the 9 months to allow your body to adapt. But this may also put more strain on certain parts of the body.

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Cancer Rehabilitation

One of our physio’s, Emily, specialises in cancer rehabilitation and is a trained PINC programme therapist. She can help women through all stages of their cancer journey stay active and healthy.

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The Baby Years

One of the best ways to prepare for pregnancy, both physically and mentally, is to become or remain physically active before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It is estimated it affects 300,000 people in Ireland.

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