Postpartum Osteopath in Milford, Auckland
Relieve postnatal discomfort and feel like yourself again after birth
Feel more like yourself again.
Pregnancy and birth are a huge physical experience. Then suddenly you're feeding, carrying, lifting, rocking, pushing a pram and getting very little sleep.
If your body is struggling, you don't have to simply put up with it.
Baby-friendly appointments
No childcare? No problem.
Your baby is welcome at your appointment.
Feed them · Cuddle them · Change them · Settle them
Is your body making motherhood harder than it needs to be?
Your back hurts when you lift your baby · Feeding leaves your neck and shoulders aching · Your hips hurt when you walk · Your wrist hurts every time you pick up your baby · Sitting on the floor is uncomfortable · You're nervous about returning to exercise · You don't feel like your body is yours again.
Client Reviews
“I went to see Sarah 3 months postpartum with back and shoulder ache that comes from carrying a little one around. I came away feeling like a whole new person and can’t believe I didn’t go sooner! Highly recommend Sarah for her amazing technique, professionalism and chat..”
— Postpartum patient, Feeding aches & pains, Ebony“One of my antenatal group recommended Sarah after she visited her for some post natal care and so glad she did.
Sarah is warm, inviting and super friendly and really helped with the sore neck I’d gone to her for. I’ve continued visiting Sarah for the everyday aches and pains that come from holding a little one most of the day.
She’s also very accommodating for mums. Little ones are always welcome, there’s a box of toys in the corner and she even offers to wear them in a front pack while you’re having your treatment - that’s what I call great customer service 😂
Highly recommend going to see her if you’re struggling with any post partum issues. Go for the osteopathy, stay for the chat ☺️
— Postpartum patient, Back pain from feeding, Mum thumb, Kimberley“I honestly cannot recommend Sarah enough. She has been absolutely incredible throughout my pregnancy and, particularly, postpartum while I’ve been recovering from a back injury.
Sarah is not only exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled as an osteopath, but she is one of the most thoughtful, caring and genuinely supportive practitioners I’ve come across. Her communication is amazing. I have always felt listened to, understood and completely in safe hands.
Postpartum recovery can be challenging enough without dealing with significant back pain, and Sarah made the whole process feel so much more manageable. She was incredibly understanding of where I was at physically and emotionally and adapted my treatment to what I needed on the day. She also made me feel completely comfortable bringing my baby along to appointments. Having a baby who needed entertaining throughout my treatment could easily have made me feel stressed or uncomfortable, but Sarah was so lovely and accommodating and made me feel like it was absolutely no problem at all.
What really stood out to me was the level of care Sarah provided outside of appointments too. When I was experiencing pain over the weekend, she kept in touch with me and helped me work through pain management and what I could do to stay comfortable and safe until I could be seen. That level of care and follow-up went far beyond what I expected and made me feel genuinely supported throughout my recovery.
Sarah is incredibly thorough, compassionate and attentive, and I always leave feeling that she genuinely cares about my recovery rather than simply getting through an appointment.”
— Postpartum patient, Back pain, Stacey
Postpartum osteopathy that puts YOU back on the list
As a mum myself, I understand how easy it is for your own needs to come last.
But you deserve care too.
When you come to see me, I'll take the time to listen to your experience — not just where it hurts.
We'll talk about your pregnancy, birth and recovery, what you're doing throughout your day, how you're feeding and caring for your baby, your sleep, your activity levels and what you'd like to get back to doing.
Your treatment is tailored to you, your body and your stage of recovery.
I use a range of osteopathic techniques to help improve comfort and movement, alongside practical advice and exercises where appropriate.
And there is no judgement.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You don't need to be "back to normal" yet.
We'll work out what your body needs and what will help you move forward.
What can a Postpartum Osteopath help with?
Postpartum back pain
Back pain is incredibly common after pregnancy and birth. Lifting your baby, feeding, carrying, bending over cots and prams and spending more time sitting can all place new demands on your body.
If your back is making everyday motherhood harder, we can work together to help you move more comfortably.
Postpartum pelvic pain
Pelvic discomfort can continue after pregnancy and birth, particularly if you've experienced pelvic or pubic pain during pregnancy.
Pain around the pelvis, SI joints, sacrum, hips or buttocks can affect walking, sitting, exercise and caring for your baby.
Neck and shoulder pain
Hours spent feeding, holding and looking down at your baby can leave your neck, shoulders and upper back feeling tight, sore and exhausted.
We can work on relieving those aches and helping you find more comfortable ways to move and position yourself throughout the day.
Breastfeeding and feeding-related pain
Feeding your baby can mean spending a significant amount of time in the same position.
Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding or doing a combination of both, your comfort matters.
I'll help address the musculoskeletal aches and pains that may be contributing to your discomfort.
C-section recovery
A caesarean birth is major abdominal surgery, and recovery takes time.
Once your medical team has confirmed that your recovery is progressing appropriately, osteopathic care can form part of your wider postpartum recovery, addressing areas such as back, pelvic, hip and musculoskeletal discomfort.
Your treatment will always be adapted to your individual recovery and comfort.
Returning to exercise
You don't have to give up exercise forever because you've had a baby.
My goal is to help you work towards the activities you enjoy, whether that's walking, running, strength training, Pilates, yoga or simply being able to move comfortably again.
We'll consider where your body is currently at and help you progress appropriately.
When should I see a postpartum osteopath?
Whenever you're ready.
There isn't one perfect time to come for postpartum osteopathic care.
Some mums want support soon after birth. Others wait until they've settled into life with their baby and realise that an ache or pain isn't going away.
If you're experiencing pain that is affecting your sleep, feeding, walking, exercise, work or ability to care for your baby, you don't need to wait until it becomes unbearable.
If you're ready for some support, that's enough reason to make an appointment.
Ready to look after you?
You've spent months putting your baby first.
Now it's your turn to receive some care.
If pain, stiffness or discomfort is making motherhood harder than it needs to be, book an appointment and let's work together to help you feel more comfortable, confident and capable in your body.
ACC registered — no referral required.