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Pregnancy care

Physiotherapy for aches and pains during pregnancy, and help getting back to exercise after your baby arrives.

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Your body is doing something remarkable

During pregnancy your breathing speeds up, your blood volume increases and your feet and ankles may swell. Your posture changes to balance your bump, and a hormone called relaxin loosens your ligaments and joints, especially around the pelvis, to prepare for birth.

These changes are normal, but for many women they bring aches and pains that make everyday life harder. Physiotherapy and massage can help you stay comfortable and active.

A private treatment room at Physionorth
Our private treatment rooms have pregnancy pillows for comfort.

Physiotherapy during pregnancy

A physiotherapist can help with pregnancy-related:

  • lower back pain
  • pelvic girdle pain, including pain at the front of the pelvis or in the buttocks
  • rib, upper back and neck pain
  • wrist and hand pain, such as carpal tunnel symptoms

Treatment may include hands-on care, gentle exercises, advice on support belts or compression garments, and safe ways to stay active and move through your day.

A remedial massage therapist working on a patient’s back in a private room
A gentle pregnancy massage, lying on your side or on our pregnancy pillows.

Pregnancy massage

When your body is focused on your baby, it is good to have someone focus on you. Pregnancy massage may help you relax, sleep better and ease muscle aches and swelling.

Our massage therapists tailor each massage to you. With our special pregnancy pillows you can lie on your stomach, or on your side if you prefer.

A 60-minute pregnancy massage is $145. More about massage.

Before you book a massage

We don't recommend massage in the first trimester (the first 12 weeks). Please check with your doctor or midwife first if you have a high-risk pregnancy, a history of miscarriage, a blood clot, bleeding, severe morning sickness or sudden swelling.

Common questions

Is it safe to see a physio while pregnant?

Yes. Physiotherapy is safe throughout pregnancy, and we adjust positions and treatment as your pregnancy progresses. Let us know how many weeks you are when you book.

Can I lie on my stomach?

With our pregnancy pillows, many women can. If you are more comfortable on your side, we treat you that way.

Can I claim on private health insurance?

Physiotherapy and remedial massage are usually covered on extras cover. Bring your card and claim on the spot.