Fertility Care
Physiotherapy support in the months before pregnancy — pelvic floor function, core, mobility and movement, alongside your medical fertility care.
Preparing for pregnancy is a stage of your health worth supporting in its own right. Preconception and fertility care focuses on your physical readiness — comfort, movement, and pelvic health — and works alongside your family doctor, OB, midwife or fertility specialist rather than in place of them.
Comprehensive preconception care
The months before pregnancy are a good time to look at pelvic floor function, core strength, mobility and overall physical wellbeing, and to address anything that might benefit from attention early. As a Preconception Health Clinic in High Park, we provide individualized care designed to help you feel informed, supported and physically prepared for what comes next. Our Preconception Care Toronto services centre on pelvic floor physiotherapy and movement guidance, depending on your needs.
Preconception pelvic floor physiotherapy
Your pelvic floor plays a part in pelvic stability, bladder and bowel function, core support and comfortable movement. Previous pelvic or abdominal surgery, endometriosis, pelvic pain or muscle tension can all affect how the region moves and functions.
Preconception pelvic floor physiotherapy assesses the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles and builds a personalised plan for tension, mobility, strength and coordination. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or through assisted fertility treatment, it can be one part of preparing your body and supporting your pelvic health.
Who it may help
Preconception support may be useful if you are:
- Planning to become pregnant and want to prepare your body
- Experiencing pelvic pain, discomfort or pelvic floor tension
- Managing previous abdominal or pelvic surgery
- Living with endometriosis-related pelvic symptoms
- Experiencing bladder, bowel or core-related concerns
- Preparing for assisted reproductive treatment
- Looking for guidance on movement and activity before pregnancy
Care that continues with you
Preconception care is often the start of an ongoing relationship. As your needs change, the same care can carry through into prenatal and postpartum support — from planning for pregnancy, to preparing for birth, to recovering afterwards. Our fertility wellness approach, serving families across High Park and Etobicoke, brings this support together while remaining connected to your medical fertility plan. These services complement your care and are not a substitute for assessment or treatment from your physician or fertility specialist.
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What to Expect
Your first visit begins with your health and cycle history, any past surgeries or diagnoses, and what you want from care. Your physiotherapist assesses pelvic floor function, core coordination, posture and movement, explains what they find, and builds a plan to address any tension, mobility or coordination issues — always at your pace and with your consent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do pelvic floor physiotherapy alongside fertility treatments like IVF?
Yes — it's a complementary, whole-body approach that works alongside fertility treatment, not instead of it.
Do I need a fertility diagnosis to book?
No — you're welcome to book proactively as part of preparing to conceive, whether or not you have a diagnosis.
How long before trying to conceive should I start?
There's no fixed timeline. Many people start a few months ahead to give the body time to address any tension or imbalances, but it's never too late to begin.
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