The Effects of Manual Osteopathy in Pregnancy and After Giving Birth – Part One

TORONTO - Sept. 22, 2020 - PRLog -- Pregnancy changes a woman's body in many ways. There are developmental changes as well as physiological changes that occur during the fetal gestation process. For the body to accommodate a new life, some of the structures of a woman's body will be disrupted. Along with the structure, many bodily functions will also undergo drastic changes during every stage of pregnancy.

Some of the functional and structural changes a woman will experience during pregnancy are:

Weight gain
- Swollen veins
- Changes in posture
- Lowered bladder control
- Higher or lower blood pressure
- Poor digestion
- Water retention
- Flattened foot arches
- Loosening of the ligaments
- Muscle aches
- An increase in fatigue
- Numbness and tingling in extremities
- Increased uterus and breast size

First Trimester
During the early stages of pregnancy, the changes to the female body are more hormonal than structural. As a result, there may be minor aches, pains, and fatigue but not at the level seen during later stages in the pregnancy. Depending on the woman's existing health, she may experience a wide range of changes during these initial weeks.

The first trimester will bring simple changes, such as fatigue and light-headedness. This is mainly caused by the increased strain on the blood supply, but can also be due to stress or excessive hunger. Constipation and heartburn are also very common during the first trimester. The uterus will begin to expand, though much slower during the first trimester than in later stages. A vast amount of hormonal changes will be taking place, which can lead to emotional upheaval, poor sleeping habits, and general achiness.

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Contact Us Today
Ultimate Health Clinic wants to make sure that you understand the changes that happen to a body during pregnancy, so you can properly prepare for them. In the next two posts, we will discuss how manual Osteopathy helps women who are pregnant or recovering from childbirth treat these changes.

If you are interested in osteopathy in Holland Landing or want more information on treating pregnancy-related body changes, give us a call at (905)251-0162. We look forward to speaking with you!

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