What Happens To A Womans Body During Pregnancy?
As the baby grows in the womb, its extra weight results in a changed centre of gravity and postural changes from week to week; pregnancy puts a strain on the whole spine and this can lead to a variety of aches and pains as supporting muscles and ligaments begin to adapt. In addition to this, a woman’s body is also affected by her changing hormones, causing breast size and weight to increase, which can lead to postural changes and pain occurring the upper back and neck. For many women, pregnancy means having to cope with a whole range of symptoms, as their weight and posture changes to adapt to the growing baby. During pregnancy, we can help give you relief from: • Aches and pains • Back pain • Neck ache • Inability to relax • Cramp • Digestive problems • Circulatory problems- • Sciatica Osteopathic Treatment During Pregnancy Osteopathic treatment through pregnancy is a wonderfully, gentle way of helping the body adapt to the largest postural change that a woman’s body will undergo. The
