The joints of the pelvis may be those that undergo the most dramatic changes in pregnancy. They certainly do during labour. By the third trimester, most pregnancies will have caused some pain in the lower back or pelvic joints, but sometimes this is more severe. The Anatomy of the Pelvis The pelvis is made of …
Diastasis Recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles in pregnancy or obesity. The body needs these muscles to separate in pregnancy, but often their failure to come back together goes unnoticed. It is important to recognise that this is not the same as a muscle tear, and is not considered traumatic. The separation is …
Pregnancy can come with an array of uncomfortable symptoms. Most minor aches and pains will resolve at birth, but our aim is to make them manageable in the meantime. Lower Back Pain One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is lower back pain. From the beginning of the first trimester, hormones are already circulating …
