Physiotherapy Pregnancy Care
Online Pregnancy Classes
Introduction to Pregnancy Class
Alternating Fridays
11.00am - 12.15pm
Our introduction to pregnancy class will take place every second Friday starting at 11am.
This class is suitable for those who are 15 weeks gestation - 22 weeks gestation.
This class will cover topics such as the normal bodily changes in pregnancy, back care, normal bowel and bladder habits, benefits and practise of safe exercise in pregnancy. We will also cover some advice on the management of common discomforts of pregnancy. You only need to attend this class once.
Physiotherapy Antenatal Class
Every Thursday
2.00pm - 4.00pm
This class is recommended after 24 weeks in preparation for labour.
If you are attending The Coombe Hospital and you would like to attend these classes please send an email to physio@coombe.ie with details of your:
name
hospital number and,
the online class you’d like to book
Physiotherapy Videos for Pregnancy
Exercising in Pregnancy
Exercising during your pregnancy will increase your energy levels, improve your mood, aid sleep patterns, improve posture, prevent backache and help to regulate a healthy weight gain over the course of your pregnancy.
This video outline the benefits of exercising during pregnancy and things to be mindful of as you exercise throughout.
Lower Back Pain & Pelvic Pain
Many women will experience low back pain or pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy. The increasing weight of your growing baby, changes in posture and your centre of gravity can lead to low back pain (LBP) or pelvic girdle pain (PGP).
In this video we discuss tips for managing low back and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.
Low Back Pain & Pelvic Pain Exercises
In this video we will demonstrate some exercises that will help you to manage low back pain and pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy.
Perineal Massage
As we get closer to our due date perineal massage can help to prepare the pelvic floor for labour and delivery.
Breathing for 1st & 2nd Stage of Labour
In the first stage of labour we can use our breathing as a powerful tool to help us feel relaxed, confident and comfortable.
In this video we outline some breathing techniques that will help you throughout your labour.
Exercise and advice during pregnancy
This booklet has been designed to advise you on:
looking after your pelvic floor
exercising in pregnancy
managing common musculoskeletal conditions and
preparing for labour and birth.
If you have any difficulty following the advice or exercises in this booklet, or find that your symptoms are not improving, please ask to be referred to the physiotherapy department by a member of your team.
You can contact the physiotherapy department directly by calling
01 408 5319 or by emailing physio@coombe.ie