Physiotherapy Maternity - Antenatal

 

We have created some short videos on keeping fit and active during pregnancy and also one on how to help if you have symptoms of pelvic girdle pain

What can I do to help.....Please click on the links below to see our videos:

• Keeping Fit and Active During Pregnancy

• Managing the Symptoms of Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy

• Pelvic Floor Exercises

Here are some other links that you may find useful during pregnancy:

• ABUHB Pelvic Floor Exercises

• NHS Direct – Your Pregnancy and Baby Guide

• NHS Direct – Exercises in Pregnancy 

• NHS Fitness Studio – Pre and Postnatal Yoga

• Labour and Birthing Positions

• Squeezy Pelvic Floor App

• Diet During Pregnancy – Association of UK Dietetics

 

Resources from the Virtual Antenatal Session 

• Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Antenatal Care

• Pregnancy and Pelvic Girdle Pain

• Pregnancy Stretches

• Dietary Fibre

• Caffeine Intake during Pregnancy

• Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy

• Staying Active in Pregnancy

• Jennis - Pregnancy/Postnatal Online Exercise Classes/APP

• The Bump Room - Online Pregnancy Exercise Classes run by Chartered Physiotherapists

 

Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy Leaflets

POGP (Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy) a UK based Physiotherapy Professional Network affiliated to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and have written a series of leaflets to support you

 

If you have looked at the videos and advice given here but still feel you would like to see a physiotherapist regarding the problems you may be having then you can download the following form, complete and return to one of the following health professionals to sign and refer you to the Physiotherapy Service - Physiotherapy Self-Referral Form  If you are unable to complete this form electronically please contact 01495 768715 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

 

• Midwife

• GP

• Consultant

• Health visitor

 

 

 

Physical Activity for Pregnant Women

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