Pregnancy Osteopath
From getting dressed and walking comfortably to exercising, working and enjoying time with your family — let's help you get back to doing the things that matter to you.
Here is how I work
Enjoy pregnancy without pain
Pregnancy shouldn't mean putting your life on hold
Your body changes enormously throughout pregnancy. As your bump grows, your posture, movement, joints, muscles and the way you use your body all adapt to accommodate your growing baby.
Sometimes those changes can leave you feeling:
Sore through your lower back or pelvis
Achy around your hips or buttocks
Uncomfortable walking, standing or getting in and out of the car
Painful when turning over in bed
Struggling to find a comfortable sleeping position
Sore around your pubic bone or groin
Experiencing pain down your leg or symptoms of sciatica
Tight or uncomfortable through your ribs
Sore through your neck and shoulders
Finding everyday activities more difficult than they used to be
Maybe you're finding it harder to exercise, work comfortably, pick things up, play with your other children or simply get through your day without constantly thinking about your pain.
These are the things that matter.
My goal is not simply to treat where you hurt. It's to understand how your symptoms are affecting your life and help you get back to doing the things that are important to you.
A pregnancy osteopath who listens
No two pregnancies are the same, and no two patients experience pregnancy in exactly the same way.
When you come to see me, I'll take the time to listen to what you're experiencing, understand what makes your pain better or worse and find out what you want to be able to do again.
We'll look at the bigger picture — your pregnancy, your symptoms, your lifestyle, your work, your exercise and the demands of everyday life.
Treatment is then tailored specifically to you and your stage of pregnancy.
I use a range of gentle, appropriate osteopathic techniques to help improve comfort and movement, alongside practical advice and exercises where appropriate.
Most importantly, you'll never be made to feel like you're just another appointment.
You can ask questions, tell me what you're worried about and let me know what feels comfortable for you.
“Sarah's expertise in prenatal osteopathy and understanding of the specific needs and concerns of pregnant women made me feel safe and supported. Sarah helped alleviate discomfort and promote overall relaxation. She provided valuable guidance on maintaining proper posture and offered advice to relieve pregnancy-related issues.”
What can a Pregnancy Osteopath help with?
I commonly see pregnant patients for a wide range of pregnancy-related aches and pains, including:
Pelvic pain
Pain around the pelvis, SI joints, sacrum, buttocks or pubic bone can make walking, getting dressed, climbing stairs and turning in bed uncomfortable.
Lower back pain
As your body changes during pregnancy, your lower back can become sore, stiff or achy — particularly after sitting, standing, walking or lifting.
Hip pain
Hip and buttock pain can make sleeping, walking and getting comfortable extremely difficult, especially later in pregnancy.
Sciatica
Pain, aching, tingling or discomfort travelling from your lower back or buttock into your leg can be particularly frustrating when you're trying to stay active.
Pubic pain and SPD
Pain around the pubic bone, groin or front of the pelvis can make walking, getting dressed, getting in and out of the car and moving in bed difficult.
Rib pain
As your baby grows and your rib cage adapts, you may experience aching, tightness or sharp discomfort around your ribs and upper abdomen.
Neck and shoulder pain
Changes in posture, breast size, sleeping positions and everyday activities can contribute to neck, upper back and shoulder discomfort.
Whatever your pregnancy pain looks like, you're welcome to come and talk to me about it.
“Sarah has helped me so much with pregnancy-related hip and back pain. Would definitely recommend her to any other pregnant mums!”
My approach to pregnancy osteopathy
My approach is centred around warmth, experience and individualised care.
I've worked as an Osteopath for over a decade and have specialised in pregnancy and postpartum care for many years. I understand that pregnancy isn't just about what is happening to your body — it's about how those changes affect your whole life.
Maybe you're still working full-time. Perhaps you're chasing after other children. You might want to continue exercising throughout your pregnancy. Or maybe you're simply trying to get through the day without being uncomfortable.
Whatever your goal, we'll work towards it together.
I want you to leave feeling listened to, understood and confident about what you can do to help your body feel better.
Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy
You don't have to wait until the pain is unbearable
You don't need to be in severe pain before seeing a pregnancy osteopath.
If something doesn't feel right, is affecting your sleep, stopping you exercising or making everyday activities harder, it's worth getting it assessed.
Pregnancy is a time of enormous physical change. Getting support when you need it can help you stay comfortable, mobile and confident in your changing body.
And if you're wondering whether your particular symptom is something I can help with, please get in touch.
Pregnancy care that fits around you
I understand that pregnancy doesn't always go to plan — and neither do appointments when you're a mum-to-be.
You're welcome to bring your partner or support person with you.
If you have other children, they're welcome too. We can make the appointment work around you and your needs.
My aim is to make coming for treatment feel easy, welcoming and worthwhile.
Ready to feel more comfortable?
You don't have to spend the rest of your pregnancy putting up with pain.
Whether you're experiencing pelvic pain, back pain, hip pain, sciatica, pubic pain, rib pain or another pregnancy-related ache, let's work together to help you move more comfortably and get back to enjoying your everyday life.
You deserve to enjoy your pregnancy without pain holding you back.