Pregnant women
Although pregnancy is a magical time, it does bring its share of discomfort. During this period, the body of the pregnant woman goes through several changes and tries to adapt to them. These modifications include changes in posture, imbalance of the core muscles, compression of blood vessels and organs, and increased secretion of pregnancy hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and relaxin). These hormones cause changes in tissue, for example, by relaxing ligaments and making joints more mobile. These multiple variations can lead to pain in the lumbar, pelvic, spinal and leg regions. Osteopathic care helps maintain good pelvic mobility. Thus, osteopathy makes the pregnancy experience more pleasant and facilitates childbirth and postpartum recovery.
Reasons for consultation
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Prevent back, pubic, groin and coccyx pain
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Prevent sciatica
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Promote good blood flow (prevent varicose veins and hemorrhoids)
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Relieve the sensations of numbness in the extremities (feet, hands)
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Relieve heaviness in the legs
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Prevent headaches
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Improve sleep
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Relieve the feeling of shortness of breath
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Prevent digestive disorders (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation)
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Prepare the body for childbirth
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Facilitate postpartum recovery