Antenatal and Postpartum Care for Women at Butterfield Osteopathy

Introduction

Bringing a new life into the world is a profound experience, and ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and baby is paramount. At Butterfield Osteopathy, our approach to antenatal and postpartum care is holistic, focusing on restoration and rebalance during these critical stages. Our expert osteopaths provide tailored care, ensuring that mothers receive the support they need throughout pregnancy.

Antenatal Care: Preparing for a Healthy Journey

During pregnancy, the body undergoes significant changes that can lead to discomfort and stress. Our antenatal care services at Butterfield Osteopathy are designed to alleviate these issues, promoting a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy.

Key Components of Antenatal Osteopathic Care:

1. Regular Osteopathic Sessions:
   • Frequency: It is tailored to the individual’s needs, with regular appointments to monitor and support the body’s adaptation to pregnancy.

1. • Purpose: To alleviate common pregnancy-related discomforts such as back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and digestive issues through gentle, non-invasive techniques.

1. Holistic Approach:
   • Body Balance: Ensuring the musculoskeletal system is balanced, promoting optimal conditions for the developing baby and easing the mother’s physical burden.

1. • Stress Relief: Techniques to manage stress and improve overall well-being, enhancing the mother’s ability to cope with pregnancy changes.

1. Educational Support:
   • Guidance: Providing information on exercises, posture, and lifestyle adjustments that can support a healthier pregnancy.

1. • Preparation: Helping expectant mothers prepare for labour and delivery with techniques that promote physical readiness and reduce anxiety.

Postpartum Care: Recovery and Rebalance

The postpartum period is a time of significant physical and emotional adjustment. At Butterfield Osteopathy, our postpartum care is focused on supporting mothers through this transition, promoting recovery and helping to rebalance the body.

Key Components of Postpartum Osteopathic Care:

1. Postpartum Check-ups:
   • Initial Assessment: Within the first few weeks postpartum, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted to address any immediate concerns and create a personalised care plan.

1. • Follow-up Visits: Regular appointments to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to the care plan.

1. Physical Recovery:
   • Body Realignment: Techniques to help realign the body after childbirth, addressing pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti, and overall musculoskeletal strain.

1. • Pain Relief: Alleviating common postpartum pains, including back pain, neck pain, and headaches, through gentle osteopathic techniques.

1. Emotional Support:
   • Mental Well-being: Recognising the emotional challenges of the postpartum period and offering support to address stress, anxiety, and postpartum depression.

1. • Holistic Care: We encourage a holistic approach to recovery that includes nutritional advice, relaxation techniques, and support for infant feeding.

1. Baby Care:
   • Expert Hands: Our paediatric osteopaths, trained at the Osteopathic Centre for Children, provide expert care for newborns to children up to age 11, ensuring gentle and effective treatment for common infant issues such as colic, reflux, and sleep disturbances.

1. • Support for Mother and Baby: We facilitate a healthy start for the baby while supporting the mother’s recovery, promoting bonding and overall family well-being. We offer specialised infant feeding and joint appointments for the baby and mum.

Conclusion

At Butterfield Osteopathy, our antenatal and postpartum care services are designed to support mothers through every stage of their journey. With our expert osteopaths and holistic approach, we ensure that both mother and baby receive the highest standard of care, fostering a healthy, balanced, and joyful transition into motherhood.