What is osteopathy for pregnancy?
Osteopathy is alternative medicine based on massage and joint manipulation. Applied in pregnancy, it focuses on preparation for childbirth. All manual therapy takes into account all the details and changes that the pregnant woman has during this period.
Why is osteopathy for pregnancy?
This treatment is performed to accompany the patient during pregnancy and to prepare for childbirth. Specifically, the main reasons are:
- Prevention of complications (blocked sacrum)
- Treatment of dysfunctions such as digestive acidity, hemorrhoids or sciatica.
- Inadequate position of the fetus
What does osteopathy for pregnancy consist of?
The techniques vary depending on the stage of pregnancy in which the patient is:
- First trimester: general techniques to manage stress, anxiety and eliminate excess hormones; osteopathic treatment of the coccyx and sacrum; preparation of the back for the second trimester (change of gravity), and cranial osteopathy to avoid morning sickness.
- Second trimester: treatment of tired legs, edema, cramps, among others; treatment of lumbar, dorsal and rib pain; pelvic floor flexibilization techniques, uterine ligament stretching, to avoid urinary tract infections, etc.
- Third trimester: techniques to reduce lumbar, dorsal, uterine, pubic and pelvic tension, to relieve sciatic nerve pain, to maximize pelvic and sacral mobility, and to prevent premature labor and premature contractions.
The therapy requires virtually no cooperation from the patient. In addition, it uses minimally invasive techniques that work on the tissues in order to avoid any risk to the mother and the fetus.
Post-treatment care
After childbirth, it is recommended to go to a postpartum osteopathy treatment, which aims to:
- Recovery after childbirth
- Eliminate cervical and back pain
- Treatment of the dragging of the fasciae due to pushing during childbirth.
- Cesarean section scar treatment
- Lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling of the breast