Prenatal Care

Pregnancy brings steady change to the pelvis, spine, abdominal wall, posture and movement as your body adapts to your growing baby. Prenatal physiotherapy supports the common discomforts that come with that, working alongside the care your OB, midwife or other providers already give.

Care is adapted to your trimester, symptoms, activity level and comfort — to help you stay active and feel better prepared for the physical demands of pregnancy, labour and recovery.

How physiotherapy helps during pregnancy

The hormonal and physical changes of pregnancy affect joint stability, posture, muscle function and movement. They can contribute to pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, hip discomfort, pelvic pressure, or difficulty with everyday activities. Pregnancy physiotherapy assesses your movement and muscle function, then provides personalised exercises, education and strategies to manage discomfort and keep you moving well.

Prenatal pelvic floor therapy

The pelvic floor matters for bladder and bowel control, pelvic support, core function and preparation for birth. During pregnancy, prenatal pelvic floor therapy can help with pelvic pain, urinary leakage, muscle tension and difficulty coordinating these muscles — and offer guidance on breathing, positioning and movement to prepare for labour and postpartum recovery. Treatment is tailored to your stage of pregnancy and adapted to your comfort, with consent at every step.

Working alongside your maternity team

Our Prenatal Physiotherapy in High Park is designed to complement your medical prenatal care, and we see families from across the west end, including Etobicoke. Physiotherapy does not replace the care of your OB, midwife or physician — it complements it by addressing physical function, movement and musculoskeletal concerns, with your plan built around your pregnancy, history, goals and comfort.