Postpartum Osteopath
Milford, Auckland
Relieve postnatal discomfort and feel like yourself again after birth
I love my baby, but my body hurts and I'm struggling to keep up.
Step into motherhood feeling strong, supported, and pain-free
Baby-friendly appointments
No childcare? No problem.
Your baby is welcome at your appointment.
Feed them.
Cuddle them.
Change them.
Settle them.
We'll work around you.
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, Ebony“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, Stacey
Feel more comfortable, supported and like yourself again
Having a baby changes everything — including your body.
After pregnancy, labour and birth, your body is recovering while you're simultaneously caring for a tiny human. Feeding, lifting, carrying, rocking, pushing the pram, getting up through the night and spending hours in positions that aren't always comfortable can leave you feeling sore, stiff and exhausted.
You shouldn't have to put your own aches and pains at the bottom of the list.
As an experienced Postpartum Osteopath in Auckland, I help mums with the physical changes and aches and pains that can come after pregnancy and birth.
Whether you're experiencing postpartum back pain, pelvic pain, hip pain, neck and shoulder tension, pain from feeding or carrying your baby, or you're simply not feeling like yourself, I'm here to listen, understand what's going on and help you feel more comfortable in your body.
Because looking after you matters too.
Your body has been through a lot. Give it some care too.
Pregnancy and birth place enormous physical demands on your body.
Then suddenly you're expected to function on broken sleep while lifting, carrying, feeding, bending, reaching and doing things you've never had to do quite so often before.
It's completely understandable if you're feeling:
Sore or stiff through your lower back
Achy around your pelvis, hips or buttocks
Uncomfortable sitting or standing for long periods
Sore from breastfeeding or bottle feeding
Tight through your neck, shoulders or upper back
Painful when lifting or carrying your baby
Uncomfortable after a C-section or other birth experience
Nervous about returning to exercise
Like your body doesn't quite feel like it belongs to you yet
Frustrated that pain is making everyday motherhood harder
Maybe getting down on the floor with your baby is uncomfortable.
Maybe carrying your baby from one room to another leaves your back aching.
Maybe feeding your baby for the tenth time today has your neck and shoulders screaming.
Or perhaps you're simply thinking, "I don't remember feeling like this before I had a baby."
You're not alone.
And you don't have to simply accept pain as part of being a mum.
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.
Your baby is welcome too
I know finding time for yourself with a newborn isn't always easy.
Your baby is welcome at your appointment.
Bring your baby, your partner or another support person. We can stop and start as needed around feeding, settling and changing your baby.
There is no expectation that your baby will sit quietly through the appointment.
This appointment is about you — and we can make it work around your baby.
You don't have to put up with pain just because you're a mum
Motherhood is busy.
There are babies to feed, nappies to change, washing to do, meals to make and a seemingly endless list of things that need doing.
Pain can make all of those everyday tasks harder.
My goal is to help you feel more comfortable so you can get on with being a mum and enjoying your life, rather than constantly thinking about your back, pelvis, neck or shoulders.
Whether you want to return to exercise, get back to walking comfortably, lift your baby without pain or simply make it through the day feeling better, we'll work towards what matters to you.
Experienced postpartum care with a personal approach
I'm Sarah, an experienced Osteopath with a particular focus on pregnancy and postpartum care.
After becoming a mum myself, I developed an even greater passion for helping women through the physical changes that come with pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
I understand that postpartum recovery isn't just about your body.
It's about having the confidence to move again.
It's about being able to pick up your baby without worrying about your back.
It's about getting down on the floor and playing with your children.
It's about going for a walk, returning to exercise, getting through your working day and feeling comfortable in your own body.
Most importantly, it's about making sure you don't get lost in the process of becoming a mum.
You matter too.
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.